# The Blue Eared Pig Disease Order 1991, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order provides for controls in relation to Blue Eared Pig Disease.
It requires that where certain persons suspect the disease is present they are to give notice to the Divisional Veterinary Officer and to ensure that no suspected pig or pig carcase moves from premises affected (article 4).
The Order enables a veterinary inspector to declare premises to be an infected place whereupon detailed restrictions concerning movement of persons, pigs and things on to or off the premises apply (article 5 and Schedule 1). Restrictions may also be imposed on premises which are exposed to infection (article 7).
It also requires a veterinary inspector to inquire into the existence of the disease and gives him powers to examine, take samples from and mark pigs or carcases for the purposes of such an inquiry (article 6).
The Order also enables a veterinary inspector to prohibit or control the movement of pigs, carcases and things, for the marking of pigs and for the cleansing and disinfection of premises (articles 8, 9 and 10).
It further enables the Minister to declare an area to be an infected area from which movement of pigs is regulated (articles 11 and 12).
Contravention of certain provisions of the Order or of notices or licences issued under it is an offence under the Animal Health Act 1981.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1381/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/blue-eared-pig-disease-order-1991/note
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