Introductory Text
PART 1 Introductory provisions
1.Citation, commencement and extent
2.Interpretation
2A.Approval of veterinary surgeons
3.Extension of definition of “disease” and power to slaughter on account of tuberculosis
PART 2 Notification
4.Notification of disease in bovine animals
5.Notification of disease in carcases
6.Veterinary inquiry
PART 3 Testing of bovine animals
7.Meaning of premises
8.Pre movement testing
9.Post movement testing
9A.Cross-border holdings
10.Application of test
11.Restriction on movement after application of test
11A.Restriction on movement etc. on positive or inconclusive test results
12.Reporting test results
13.Obstruction
PART 4 Prevention of spread of infection
14.Precautions against spread of infection
15.Suspected bovine animals in shows, exhibitions etc
16.Control of infection from other animals
PART 5 Slaughter and compensation
17.Notification of intended slaughter of bovine animals
18.Compensation – general provision
19.Ascertainment of market value
19A.Compensation for reactor animals
19B.Compensation for animals subject to movement restrictions
19C.Reduced compensation for testing delays
19D.Review of decision to pay reduced compensation etc.
PART 6 Administration and enforcement
20.Notices, licences etc
21.Tuberculosis testing and facilitating examinations etc.
22.Default
23.Marking of bovine animals
24.Prohibition on movement of bovine animals
25.Prohibition on removal of manure, slurry etc.
26.Prohibition on testing, vaccination and therapeutic treatment
27.Isolation of M. bovis in a laboratory
28.Enforcement by local authority
29.Offences by bodies corporate
30.Revocations
31.Savings
Signature
SCHEDULE
REVOCATIONS
Explanatory Note