SCHEDULE 1Measures where avian influenza is suspected on premises

Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds2

1

The occupier must ensure that poultry and other captive birds are–

a

housed; or

b

kept isolated from poultry and other captive birds on other premises (if, in the view of a veterinary inspector, housing is impractical or would adversely affect the birds' welfare to an significant degree).

2

The occupier must take all reasonable steps to minimise contact with wild birds, in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.