Paragraph 4 Killing of a suspect ovine or caprine animal in other circumstances

England and Wales

(1)

If a veterinary inspector suspects that an ovine or caprine animal is infected with a TSE, they must—

(a)

kill it on the holding immediately,

(b)

serve a notice prohibiting the animal from being moved from the holding until it has been killed, or

(c)

serve a notice directing the owner to consign it to another holding for killing and prohibiting movement other than in accordance with that direction.

(2)

If the animal is killed on the holding, the body must not be removed from the holding except in accordance with a written direction from an inspector.

(3)

If it is confirmed that a suspect ovine or caprine animal, or the carcase of an ovine or caprine is infected with a TSE, but where BSE and atypical scrapie is not suspected, the Secretary of State must act in accordance with one of the options in Annex 7.

(4)

Any decision regarding appropriate restrictions or monitoring requirements must be in accordance with Annex 7.

(5)

The Secretary of State must by notice inform the occupier of the holding of the decision and the notice must specify (as appropriate)—

(a)

the identity of the animals to be killed and destroyed or permitted to be slaughtered for human consumption;

(b)

the identity of any animals that may be retained;

(c)

the identity of any ovum or embryo to be destroyed;

(d)

the time limit for complying with the notice.