# The Diseases of Swine Regulations 2014, Paragraph 5: Biosecurity measures


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1894/schedule/3A/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-swine-regulations-2014/schedule-3A/paragraph-5
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.

