Explanatory note

This Order revokes and remakes in part the Disease Control (Standstill) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 and provides for controls on the movement of animals to or from a holding.

Article 4 provides that an animal may not be moved from a holding except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence issued by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Article 5 provides that livestock may not be moved from a holding, except under licence, if an animal has been moved on to that holding in the previous 13 days.

Article 6 sets out requirements where there is a change of occupation of premises during movement restrictions imposed by or under this Order.

Articles 7 to 10 make provision for the issue, variation, suspension and revocation of licences.

Article 11 enables an inspector, in a case of default, to carry out any requirements imposed under this Order or by virtue of any licence issued under it.

Article 12 provides that where animals are moved under a licence issued under this Order, the occupier of premises to which they are moved, shall provide facilities for any cleansing and disinfection required by the licence.

Article 13 revokes the Disease Control (Standstill) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004.