# The Animal Gatherings (England) Order 2006, 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(3)(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;
“equipment” includes pens and hurdles;
“licensed premises” means premises licensed under article 5(1);
“paved” means paved with cement, concrete, asphalt or other hard, impermeable material that is capable of being effectively cleansed and disinfected;
“sheep autumn breeding sale” means an animal gathering held on a date between 1st August and 31st December for the primary purpose of the sale of breeding sheep.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2211/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animal-gatherings-england-order-2006/article-2
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