Explanatory note

M1M2This Order enforces Commission Regulation 584/2008 and Commission Regulation 1177/2006 .

It makes provision for the testing of turkey flocks for Salmonella. It also prohibits the use of antimicrobials and live Salmonella vaccine for the control of Salmonella.

The Order is enforced by the local authority.

Breach of the Order is an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22), punishable in accordance with section 75 of that Act.

A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available on the Defra website.