# The Specified Animal Pathogens (Amendment) Order 2009, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W+S

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/944) to add a further pathogen (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus genotype 2) to the Part 1 list in Schedule 1. The power to seize this specified pathogen will not apply as the resulting disease is not one that is covered by a slaughter requirement under the Animal Health Act 1981.
This Order has been notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC (provision of information in the field of technical standards), as amended by Directive 98/48/EC.
A full impact assessment has been prepared and placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament. It is available on the Defra website at www.defra.gov.uk.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3083/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/specified-animal-pathogens-amendment-order-2009/note
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