Initial requirements where disease is known or suspected to exist6.

(1)

Any person who knows or suspects that an animal or carcase in the possession of, under the charge of, or being examined or inspected by, that person is diseased, shall–

(a)

immediately notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager; and

(b)

refrain from moving any animal or carcase on or off the premises where the animal or carcase known to be or suspected as being diseased is located, except as authorised by a licence issued by an inspector.

(2)

Any person who analyses samples taken from any animal or carcase and who finds evidence of antibodies or antigens to bluetongue or to any vaccine for bluetongue shall immediately notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager.