The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Scotland) Order 2006

Straying of susceptible animals in a restricted zone

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5.—(1) The keeper of a susceptible animal in a restricted zone shall take all such steps as are necessary to prevent it from straying from the premises on which it is kept.

(2) An inspector may detain any stray or feral susceptible animal found in a restricted zone and if, having made reasonable inquiries, the owner cannot be ascertained, the inspector may arrange for its destruction.