Article 6 Veterinary inquiry as to the existence of enzootic bovine leukosis

(1)

Where by reason of information received under articles 2, 3, 4 or 5, or otherwise, there is reason to believe that enzootic bovine leukosis exists or has within the previous 56 days existed on any premises, a veterinary inspector shall with all practicable speed, take such steps as may be necessary to establish—

(a)

whether that disease is enzootic bovine leukosis;

(b)

the length of time that disease has existed on the premises; and

(c)

the possible origin of the disease on the premises.

(2)

For the purposes of an inquiry under paragraph 1 above, a veterinary inspector may, on production on demand of his authority—

(a)

examine any bovine animal or carcase on the premises;

(b)

enter on any part of the premises; and

(c)

take such samples as may be required for the purpose of diagnosis from any bovine animal or carcase on the premises.

(3)

The occupier of the premises, his own employees and any person who is or has been in possession or charge of any bovine animal which is or has been on the premises, shall give such reasonable facilities and comply with such reasonable requirements as may be necessary for the purpose of the inquiry.

(4)

A veterinary inspector entering premises under the provisions of this paragraph shall, if required by the occupier or person in charge, state his reasons for entering.

(5)

Any such occupier or person and the veterinary surgeon (if any) who has been attending any bovine animal on the premises or has been consulted about such animal or carcase shall provide such information as he possesses to any official of the appropriate Minister relating to the location and movements of that bovine animal or carcase and as to the location and movements of any other bovine animal or carcase (which is or has been on the premises) with which that animal has been in contact.