Explanatory note

This Order modifies Schedule 2 to the Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (power to slaughter animals and pay compensation) by extending the powers of the Department to provide by order for the slaughter of animals and payment of compensation in relation to outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of brucellosis. The power now extends not only to cattle affected or suspected of being affected with brucellosis but also any cattle in contact with a diseased or suspected animal or in any way exposed to the infection of brucellosis. Powers of slaughter and compensation relating to non-bovine animals are unaffected.