The Tuberculosis (Wales) Order 2011

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made under the Animal Health Act 1981, confers powers on the Welsh Ministers in relation to tuberculosis in Wales.

Part 1 makes general provisions including title, commencement and interpretation. Article 3 provides for revocation of the Tuberculosis (Deer) Order 1989 and the Tuberculosis (Deer) Notice of Intended Slaughter and Compensation Order 1989 in relation to Wales. Article 3 also amends the Tuberculosis (Wales) Order 2010. Article 4 provides for savings and transition.

Part 2 makes provision for testing and movement of non-bovine animals. Article 5 introduces a requirement that certain non-bovine animals must be identified. Article 6 makes provision with respect to the notification of disease. Articles 7 and 8 make provision in relation to veterinary inspectors. Articles 9 and 10 make provision with respect to the testing of non-bovine animals. Articles 11 to 19 make provision in respect of controls for the purpose of preventing the spread of disease.

Part 3 makes provision in respect of compensation for non-bovine animals slaughtered for tuberculosis. Article 20 provides for the calculation of the amount of compensation. The article also provides for a panel to review the calculation of the value of a non-bovine animal.

A regulatory impact assessment has been prepared in relation to this Order and a copy may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Welsh Assembly Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ.