# The Animal Gatherings (England) Order 2004, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“animals” means cattle (excluding bison and yak), deer, goats, sheep and pigs;
“animal area” has the meaning given in article 5(2)(c);
“animal gathering” means an occasion at which animals are brought together for one or more of the following purposes—
(a) a sale, show or exhibition;
(b) onward consignment within Great Britain;
(c) inspection to confirm the animals possess specific breed characteristics;
“approved disinfectant” means a disinfectant approved under the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978 at the concentration required under that Order for “General Orders”;
“equipment” includes pens and hurdles; and
“paved” means paved with cement, concrete, asphalt or other hard, impermeable material that is capable of being effectively cleansed and disinfected.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1202/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animal-gatherings-england-order-2004/article-2
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