# The Animal Gatherings Order 2010, Article 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W

In this Order—
“animals” means cattle (excluding bison and yak), deer, goats, sheep and pigs;
“animal area” means any area on the licensed premises to which animals may be given access at an animal gathering;
“animal gathering” means an occasion at which animals are gathered for one or more of the following purposes—
(a) a sale, show or exhibition,
(b) collection for 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 2007;
“equipment” includes pens and hurdles;
“licensed premises” means premises licensed under article 5(1);
“licensee” is a person 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/460/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animal-gatherings-order-2010/article-2
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