The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Slaughter and Vaccination) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles transporting susceptible animals

4.—(1) The person in charge of any vehicle used to move susceptible animals under the authority of a licence granted under paragraph 1, paragraph 2 or paragraph 3 shall–

(a) subject to sub-paragraph (3), ensure that it is cleansed and disinfected without delay in accordance with Schedule 2 to the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 and any additional requirements an inspector may by written directions impose;

(b) make a record of the time and date of each cleansing and disinfection undertaken during phase 2 or phase 3;

(c) keep the record with the vehicle at all times; and

(d) retain the record for 6 months after the last such cleansing and disinfection.

(2) Such cleansing and disinfection shall be undertaken–

(a) before loading; and

(b) after unloading and before leaving the premises of destination.

(3) Such cleansing and disinfection shall also be undertaken after loading and before leaving the premises of origin in respect of the wheels and wheel arches only of the vehicle to ensure they are clean on leaving the premises.