# The Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998, Article 2: Extension of the definition of “animal”, “poultry” and “disease”

Extent: E+W+S

For the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981 in relation to this Order—
(a) the definition of “animal” is hereby extended so as to comprise any kind of mammal except man, and any kind of four-footed beast which is not a mammal;
(b) the definition of “poultry” is hereby extended so as to comprise any species of bird;
(c) the definition of “disease” is hereby extended so as to comprise any disease of animals and poultry which may be caused by one or more specified animal pathogens.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/463/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/specified-animal-pathogens-order-1998/article-2
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