Paragraph 5 Biosecurity measuresF1

The occupier of any premises in a controlled zone on which pigs are kept must—

(a)

keep pigs separated from feral pigs and any other wild animals;

(b)

undertake surveillance on the premises to identify any spread of disease, including monitoring to establish if—

(i)

there is any increased morbidity;

(ii)

there is any increase in pig deaths;

(iii)

there is any significant change in feed or water intake or other relevant information relating to the production of pigs on the premises;

(c)

immediately notify the Secretary of State if there is any such increase or a significant reduction in feed or water intake;

(d)

implement adequate vector and rodent control measures;

(e)

establish disinfection points and use appropriate means of disinfection at entrances to and exits from the premises;

(f)

apply appropriate biosecurity measures at the premises to—

(i)

all persons in contact with pigs;

(ii)

all persons and vehicles entering or leaving the premises;

(g)

dispose of carcases or parts of carcases in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1069/2009.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 3A inserted (E.W.) (29.4.2026) by The Exotic Animal Disease (Amendment) (England) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/475), art. 1(1), Sch. 2