# The Diseases of Swine Regulations 2014, Regulation 27B: Determination of size of Restricted Zones


To determine the size of a Restricted Zone, the Secretary of State must take into account the following—
(a) the disease profile;
(b) the geographical situation of—
(i) the infected premises;
(ii) the infected feral pigs;
(c) ecological and hydrological factors;
(d) the meteorological conditions;
(e) the presence, distribution and type of vectors (if any);
(f) the results of any epidemiological enquiry, any other studies carried out and any epidemiological data;
(g) the results of laboratory tests;
(h) other relevant epidemiological factors.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1894/regulation/27B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-swine-regulations-2014/regulation-27B
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