The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (Scotland) Order 2006

Article 10(3)

SCHEDULE 3 Biosecurity measures

1.  This Schedule applies in respect of premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept, other than—

(a) slaughterhouses;

(b) quarantine centres;

(c) any premises specified as a border inspection post in Schedule 2 to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2005(1);

(d) premises where possession of the avian influenza virus is authorised under the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998(2).

(2) In this paragraph, “quarantine centre” means premises where imported birds are quarantined on arrival in Scotland.

2.  The occupier must provide and maintain means of disinfection at the entrances and exits of the premises and any buildings on the premises housing poultry or other captive birds.

3.  A person entering or leaving premises—

(a) must cleanse their hands;

(b) must not wear clothing which is visibly soiled with mud, droppings, animal or bird faeces, or any similar matter; and

(c) must cleanse and disinfect the outer surfaces of his footwear in accordance with the directions of an inspector.

(1)

S.I. 2005/2002.

(2)

S.I. 1998/463.