The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (England) Order 2006

PART 2 E+W+S Cleansing and disinfection of infected premises

11.  This Part applies to the cleansing and disinfection of infected premises. E+W+S

CHAPTER 1 E+W+S Preliminary disinfection of infected premises

12.  Cleansing and disinfection shall be carried out during and immediately following slaughter so as to minimise the risk of disease spread and in accordance with the directions of an inspector. E+W+S

13.  Following slaughter— E+W+S

(a) every carcase shall be sprayed with disinfectant;

(b) carcases removed from the premises for disposal shall be contained in covered, leak-proof containers;

(c) all parts of the premises which housed susceptible animals, and any buildings and yards or other surfaces which may have been contaminated during or after slaughter, shall be sprayed with disinfectant.

14.  Disinfectant shall not be removed for at least 24 hours after application. E+W+S

CHAPTER 2 E+W+S Final cleansing and disinfection of infected premises

15.  Grease and dirt shall be removed from all surfaces by the application of a degreasing agent and washed with water or steam. E+W+S

16.  Following degreasing and washing with water or steam, disinfectant shall be reapplied. E+W+S

17.  At least seven days after the reapplication of disinfectant, the operations in paragraphs 15 and 16 shall be repeated, followed by final washing with water or steam. E+W+S