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Paragraph 3 Killing of a suspect animal

England and Wales

(1)

For the purposes of Article 12(1) and (2) if a veterinary inspector suspects that a bovine animal is infected with a TSE, the veterinary inspector must either—

(a)

kill it on the holding immediately;

(b)

remove its cattle passport; or

(c)

ensure that its cattle passport is stamped “Not for human consumption”.

(2)

If the animal is killed (or dies) on the holding, it is an offence to remove the body from that holding or dispose of it except in accordance with a written direction from a veterinary inspector.