The Brucellosis (Scotland) Order 2009

PART 1Introductory provisions

1Citation, commencement and extent

2Interpretation

3Extension of definition of “disease” and power to slaughter on account of brucellosis

4Restrictions on the movement of bovine animals or steers

5Movement of bovine animals or steers to specified premises

PART 3Notification and testing

7Sampling of milk

8Testing of bovine animals or steers

9Notification of abortion or premature calving

10Notification of full-term calving in herds infected with brucellosis

11Restrictions on the use of semen

12Control of premises used by dealers for the keeping of bovine animals

PART 4Prevention of spread of infection

13Precautions against the spread of infection

14Shows, exhibitions and markets

15Control of infection from other animals

PART 5Slaughter and compensation

16Notice of intended slaughter

17Assistance in securing animals

18Compensation for animals slaughtered

19Ascertainment of market value

20Ascertainment of average price

PART 6Ancillary, administration and enforcement

21Restrictions on vaccination and therapeutic treatment

22Marking of bovine animals and steers

24Powers of veterinary inspectors and inspectors

2009 No. 232

ANIMALS

ANIMAL HEALTH

The Brucellosis (Scotland) Order 2009

Made3rd June 2009

Laid before the Scottish Parliament4th June 2009

Coming into force26th June 2009

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1, 7(1), 8(1), 15(4), 25, 32(2) and (3), 34(7), 83(2), 87(2) and 88(2) of the Animal Health Act 1981 M1, section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 M2 and all other powers enabling them to do so.