The Bluetongue Order 2003
1Title, commencement and extent
2Interpretation
3Extension of definition of “disease”
4Exemption for activities authorised under the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998
5Vaccination against the disease
6Initial requirements where disease is known or suspected to exist
7Isolation of animals
8Notification by inspectors
9Powers of veterinary inspectors and officers
10Measures when the disease is confirmed
11Restrictions in infected areas
12Powers of inspectors and officers in an infected area
13Slaughter of animals
14General duties of occupiers and keepers
15Powers of inspectors in case of default
16General powers of inspectors
17Enforcement and offences
18Revocations

2003 No. 130

ANIMALS, ENGLANDANIMAL HEALTH

The Bluetongue Order 2003

Made

Coming into force

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in exercise of her powers under sections 1, 7(1), 8(1), 15(4), 17(1), 23, 25, 32, 34, 35, 36, 83(2) and 88(2) of the Animal Health Act 19811 makes the following Order: