UK Statutory Instrument 2006 England

Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006

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122 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 2 journeys

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Who this Act binds

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  • Any Person 50
  • Occupier 34
  • Landlord 1
  • Director or Officer 1

Plus 36 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

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Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)

What this Act requires

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Part 1 — Introduction

Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order

Part 2 — Preventive measures

Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza

Part 3 — Measures on suspicion of avian influenza

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Veterinary inquiries and sampling

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must ensure veterinary inquiries at suspect premises Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises

Part 4 — Measures on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at premises other than regulated places

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Killing of birds on premises

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must ensure infected birds are killed without delay Crown / Minister / Government department
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Veterinary inquiry at infected premises

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must ensure ongoing veterinary inquiries at infected sites Crown / Minister / Government department
s.026

Identification of contact premises

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • APHA must identify and notify contact premises during bird flu outbreaks Statutory regulator
s.029

Size of zones

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must declare zones and set sizes to control avian influenza Crown / Minister / Government department
s.030

Measures in protection zones

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must identify and inspect birds in protection zones Crown / Minister / Government department
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Measures in surveillance zones

Unlimited fine
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must identify commercial poultry premises and set zone rules Crown / Minister / Government department
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Measures in restricted zones

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must declare and apply bird flu restricted zone measures Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 8 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Restrictions on the movement of wild game bird products originating in a protection, surveillance or restricted zone

Part 5 — Measures on suspicion or confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in regulated places and vehicles

s.037

Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses

Unlimited fine
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must notify slaughterhouses and initiate inquiries Crown / Minister / Government department
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Measures at border control posts

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must manage avian influenza risks at border posts Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 6 — Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza

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Veterinary surveillance of poultry

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must conduct veterinary surveillance of poultry Crown / Minister / Government department
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Tracing of poultry and eggs

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must trace and monitor high-risk eggs and poultry Crown / Minister / Government department
s.053

Identification of contact premises

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must identify and notify contact premises Crown / Minister / Government department
s.054

Restrictions at contact premises

Unlimited fine
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must impose virus control measures on contact premises Crown / Minister / Government department
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Duration of restricted zones

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ministers must maintain bird flu restricted zones until risk is negligible Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 7 — Measures to reduce the risk of the spread of influenza viruses of avian origin to other species

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Restrictions on mammals on confirmation of influenza of avian origin

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Veterinary inspector must impose restrictions on mammals at infected premises Statutory regulator
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Identification and restrictions at contact premises where mammals are kept

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • APHA must identify and restrict contact premises keeping mammals Statutory regulator

Part 8 — General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza

s.067

Restocking

  • Obtain a license before restocking birds on restricted premises Any Person
Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 9 — Inspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations

s.084

Offences by bodies corporate

Unlimited fine
  • Be held liable for corporate offence with officer consent or neglect Director or Officer
Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Schedules

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Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

  • House or isolate poultry and captive birds to prevent avian influenza spread Occupier
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Prohibition on the movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

  • Do not move poultry or captive birds without a licence Any Person
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Prohibition on the movement of people, animals and vehicles to and from the premises

  • Do not move people, animals, vehicles or equipment from restricted premises without a licence Any Person
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Restrictions on the movement of eggs

  • Do not move eggs from premises without a veterinary licence Any Person
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Conditions for the movement of eggs

  • Seal egg consignments and disinfect vehicles before transport Any Person
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Prohibition on tampering with sealed consignments of eggs

  • Do not tamper with sealed egg consignments Any Person
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Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza to wild birds

  • Take action to reduce avian influenza spread to wild birds if APHA veterinary inspector requires it Occupier
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Disposal of carcases and eggs

  • Dispose of bird carcasses and eggs as instructed by the veterinary inspector Occupier
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Restocking

  • Do not restock poultry premises without APHA authorisation Occupier
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(1) Any person carrying out cleansing, disinfection and treatment (including...

  • Carry out cleansing and disinfection properly and keep records Any Person
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Cleansing and disinfection precautions

  • Take precautions when cleansing or disinfecting against avian influenza Any Person
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Litter, poultry manure and slurry

  • Do not remove or spread poultry waste without a licence Any Person
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Gatherings of poultry

  • Do not allow gatherings of poultry or captive birds at fairs, markets, shows or exhibitions in the zone Any Person
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Release of game

  • Do not release game birds Any Person
s.sch004

Restrictions on the movement of poultry, eggs, poultry meat and carcases

  • Restrict poultry movement unless licensed or exempted Any Person
s.sch004

Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone to a designated slaughterhouse

  • Meet pre-movement conditions for poultry going to a designated slaughterhouse Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of poultry meat from poultry sent to a designated slaughterhouse from premises within the zone

  • Do not move poultry meat from a designated slaughterhouse without meeting article 63(2) requirements Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of poultry to a designated slaughterhouse within the zone from premises outside the zone

  • Keep non-zone poultry separate from zone poultry at the slaughterhouse Any Person
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Day-old chicks

  • Comply with movement restrictions and biosecurity for day‑old chicks, and observe 21‑day standstill Occupier
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Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone

  • Do not move day-old chicks from outside-zone eggs unless hatchery prevents contact with zone stock Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of ready-to-lay poultry

  • Get veterinary inspection and sealed transport before moving ready-to-lay poultry from a zone Occupier
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Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

  • Comply with conditions before moving hatching eggs from a restricted zone Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of eggs to an egg packing centre

  • Comply with packaging and biosecurity rules when moving eggs to a packing centre Any Person
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Requirements at slaughterhouses

  • Meet avian influenza control measures at slaughterhouses Occupier
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Access to prohibited places

  • Do not enter places under restriction notice without authorisation Any Person
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Isolation of poultry and other captive birds

  • House poultry or isolate birds when directed by a veterinary inspector Occupier
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Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

  • Get a licence before moving poultry, birds or mammals in a disease zone Any Person
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Disposal of carcases

  • Dispose of bird carcases following vet’s instructions Occupier
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Release of game

  • Do not release game birds Any Person
s.sch005

Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within the zone

  • Comply with movement restrictions and biosecurity for poultry and eggs Occupier
s.sch005

Biosecurity measures

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Inspector must not grant movement licence unless biosecurity measures in place Statutory regulator
s.sch005

Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the zone

  • Do not move poultry or eggs out of the zone without a licence Any Person
s.sch005

Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced within the protection or surveillance zone or from eggs which have had contact with such eggs

  • Comply with veterinary biosecurity measures for day-old chicks from affected zones Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection and surveillance zones

  • Do not move day-old chicks from outside zones unless hatchery prevents contact Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery, or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

  • Disinfect hatching eggs and their packaging before moving from the zone Any Person
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Requirements for the movement of eggs to an egg packing centre

  • Pack eggs for packing centre in approved packaging and follow biosecurity measures Any Person
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Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

  • Do not move poultry, other captive birds, or mammals without a license Any Person
s.sch005

Litter, poultry manure and slurry

  • Do not remove or spread poultry litter, manure or slurry without a licence Any Person
s.sch005

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall remove carcases...

  • Do not remove poultry carcasses from zone premises without a licence Any Person
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Gatherings of poultry

  • Do not gather poultry or captive birds at fairs, markets, shows or exhibitions in the zone Any Person
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Manure, slurry and bedding

  • Treat contaminated manure, slurry and bedding as required by article 66 Occupier
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Other material which may be contaminated

  • Treat or dispose of contaminated material as instructed Occupier
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Restrictions on the movement of eggs

  • Do not move eggs from premises without a veterinary licence Any Person
s.sch006

Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

  • House or isolate poultry and captive birds to prevent avian influenza Occupier
s.sch006

Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

  • You must not move poultry or captive birds without a veterinary inspector's licence Any Person
s.sch006

Movement of poultry to a slaughterhouse

  • You must meet three conditions before moving poultry to a slaughterhouse Any Person
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Duty not to tamper with or remove seal on vehicles transporting poultry

  • Do not tamper with or remove seal on poultry transport vehicles Any Person
s.sch006

Prohibition on the movement of people, animals, vehicles and equipment to and from premises

  • Do not move people, animals, vehicles or equipment to/from premises without a license Any Person
s.sch006

Disposal of carcases

  • Dispose of carcasses as soon as possible following veterinary instructions Occupier
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Restrictions in relation to eggs

  • Dispose of eggs in accordance with veterinary inspector's instructions Occupier
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Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

  • Do not move poultry, captive birds or mammals without a licence in a control zone Any Person
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Litter, poultry manure and slurry

  • Obtain licence before removing or spreading poultry litter, manure or slurry in a zone Any Person
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Gatherings of poultry

  • Do not permit gatherings of poultry or captive birds without a veterinary license Any Person
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Release of game

  • Do not release game birds Any Person
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Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs within the zone

  • Obtain a licence before moving poultry, captive birds or eggs into or within a disease control zone Any Person
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Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the zone

  • Do not move poultry or eggs out of a zone without a licence and permitted purpose Any Person
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Carcases

  • Dispose of carcasses as directed by a veterinary inspector Occupier
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Restrictions on the movement of wild game bird products originating in a protection, surveillance or restricted zone

  • Prevent contact between wild game bird products from restricted zones Any Person
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Prohibition on the movement of mammals to and from the premises

  • Do not move kept mammals to or from suspect, infected or contact premises without a licence Any Person
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Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza virus to birds or mammals

  • Follow veterinary inspector directions to stop avian flu spread Occupier
s.sch010

Disposal of carcases

  • Dispose of animal carcasses as directed by a veterinary inspector Occupier
s.sch010

Restocking

  • Do not restock poultry or captive birds until cleansing and licence obtained Occupier
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Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

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Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza

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Disinfection at entrances and exits

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Killing and seizure

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Tracing

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Cleansing and disinfection

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Primary outbreak

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The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be...

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Scope of this Part

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Cleansing and disinfection - timing

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Preliminary cleansing and disinfection

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Final cleansing and disinfecting

s.sch003

Manure and used bedding which may be contaminated must be—...

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Slurry which may be contaminated must be stored for at...

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Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if...

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Record of visitors

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Biosecurity measures

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Transport by road and rail

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Movements which may be licensed by a veterinary inspector or by an inspector under his direction

s.sch004

Record of poultry

s.sch004

Requirements for poultry meat from the zone

s.sch004

Requirements for poultry meat from outside the zone

s.sch004

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles carrying any thing which may be contaminated

s.sch004

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

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Record of poultry and egg movements

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Poultry movements to be recorded

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Scope of record keeping duties

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Measures where birds not housed

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Record of visitors

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Wholesale and retail distribution of eggs within the zone

s.sch005

Movement of poultry to a slaughterhouse

s.sch005

Wholesale and retail distribution of table eggs

s.sch005

Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone to a designated slaughterhouse

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Record of poultry

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Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles carrying any thing which may be contaminated

s.sch005

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

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Record of poultry movements

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Poultry movements to be recorded

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Scope of record keeping duties

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Biosecurity measures

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Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

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Hatching eggs on special category premises

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Tracing

s.sch006

Cleansing and disinfection

s.sch006

Killing and seizure

s.sch006

Disinfection at entrances and exits

s.sch006

The following are the criteria to be considered by a...

s.sch006

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles transporting any bird or thing which may be contaminated

s.sch007

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

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Biosecurity measures

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Wholesale and retail distribution of eggs

s.sch008

Requirements for the marking of wild game bird meat and meat products

s.sch009

Record of kept mammals

s.sch009

Housing or isolation of mammals

s.sch009

Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza virus

s.sch009

Prohibition on the movement of people, equipment and vehicles to and from the premises

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Cleansing and disinfection at entrances and exits of premises where mammals are kept

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Killing and seizure

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Tracings

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Cleansing and disinfection

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