Establishment of a restricted zone on confirmation of avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry8.

(1)

This article applies if the Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) confirms that–

(a)

highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of the H5 subtype is present in poultry or in a poultry carcase in Great Britain; F1...

(b)

the neuraminidase virus type is N1 F2, and

(c)

the Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) is of the opinion that the virus is a significant risk to animal and human health.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers must declare a restricted zone under article 26(5) of the Avian Influenza Order if the poultry or carcase in which highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 is confirmed was found–

(a)

in Scotland; or

(b)

in England, less than 10 kilometres from the border with Scotland.