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Article 3 Notification of disease in bovine animals

England and Wales

(1)

A person who is in possession of or has control of an affected or suspected animal, or a veterinary surgeon who examines any such animal must with all practicable speed give notice of that fact to—

(a)

an inspector of the local authority; or

(b)

the F1Welsh Ministers.

(2)

Where notice under paragraph (1) of this article is given to an inspector of the local authority, the inspector must immediately inform the F2Welsh Ministers responsible for that area.

(3)

A person who is in possession or in charge of an affected animal or a suspected animal must detain it on the premises where it is kept until it has been examined by a veterinary inspector.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in art. 3(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) (Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/618), arts. 1, 2(1), Sch. 1

F2

Words in art. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) (Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/618), arts. 1, 2(1), Sch. 1