# The Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2007 (revoked)

S.S.I. 2007/147 · made 1 March 2007 · revised to 18 May 2023

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/tuberculosis-scotland-order-2007-revoked/pdf/ssi_20070147_en.pdf; Executive Note https://openlegislation.uk/tuberculosis-scotland-order-2007-revoked/pdf/ssien_20070147_en.pdf

## Introductory text

ANIMALS
ANIMAL HEALTH
Made 1st March 2007
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 5th March 2007
Coming into force 6th April 2007
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## Part 1: Introductory provisions

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 2A Approval of veterinary surgeons

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## 3 Extension of definition of “disease” and power to slaughter on account of tuberculosis

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## Part 2: Notification

## 4 Notification of disease in bovine animals

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## 5 Notification of disease in carcases

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## 6 Veterinary inquiry

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## Part 3: Testing of bovine animals

## 7 Meaning of premises

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## 8 Pre movement testing

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## 9 Post movement testing

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## 9A Cross-border holdings

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## 10 Application of test

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## 11 Restriction on movement after application of test

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## 11A Restriction on movement etc. on positive or inconclusive test results

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## 12 Reporting test results

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## 13 Obstruction

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## Part 4: Prevention of spread of infection

## 14 Precautions against spread of infection

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## 15 Suspected bovine animals in shows, exhibitions etc

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## 16 Control of infection from other animals

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## Part 5: Slaughter and compensation

## 17 Notification of intended slaughter of bovine animals

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## 18 Compensation – general provision

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## 19 Ascertainment of market value

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## 19A Compensation for reactor animals

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## 19B Compensation for animals subject to movement restrictions

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## 19C Reduced compensation for testing delays

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## 19D Review of decision to pay reduced compensation etc.

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## Part 6: Administration and enforcement

## 20 Notices, licences etc

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## 21 Tuberculosis testing and facilitating examinations etc.

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## 22 Default

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## 23 Marking of bovine animals

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## 24 Prohibition on movement of bovine animals

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## 25 Prohibition on removal of manure, slurry etc.

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## 26 Prohibition on testing, vaccination and therapeutic treatment

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## 27 Isolation of M. bovis in a laboratory

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## 28 Enforcement by local authority

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## 29 Offences by bodies corporate

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## 30 Revocations

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## 31 Savings

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## Signature

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## REVOCATIONS

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/147 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tuberculosis-scotland-order-2007-revoked
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.

