Article 11 Amendment to Schedule 7 (measures in a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone)

(1)

Schedule 7 is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 5—

(a)

the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(2)

For the purpose of this paragraph, game birds include any pheasant, partridge, grouse (or moor game), black (or heath) game or ptarmigan or ducks bred for shooting.”.

(3)

In paragraph 6, after “or eggs” insert “into or”.

(4)

For paragraph 7(2)(f) substitute—

“(f)

eggs to a designated egg packing centre in disposable packaging or packaging which has been cleansed and disinfected in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector and in accordance with biosecurity requirements specified by a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector;”.