SCHEDULE 3Cleansing and Disinfection of premises

PART 2Cleansing and disinfection of infected premises

CHAPTER 1Preliminary disinfection of infected premises

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Cleansing and disinfection shall be carried out during and immediately following slaughter so as to minimise the risk of disease spread and in accordance with the directions of an inspector.

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Following slaughter—

a

every carcase shall be sprayed with disinfectant;

b

carcases removed from the premises for disposal shall be contained in covered, leak-proof containers;

c

all parts of the premises which housed susceptible animals, and any buildings and yards or other surfaces which may have been contaminated during or after slaughter, shall be sprayed with disinfectant.

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Disinfectant shall not be removed for at least 24 hours after application.