The Brucellosis Order 1997

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The Brucellosis Order 1997

Statutory Instruments

ANIMALS

ANIMAL HEALTH

Made

11 th March 1997

Coming into force

1 st April 1997

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in relation to England, the Secretary of State for Scotland in relation to Scotland and the Secretary of State for Wales in relation to Wales, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 1 , 6 , 7(1) , 15(4) , 28 , 32(2) , 34(7) , 35(3) and 87(2) of the Animal Health Act 1981(1) , and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

Title, commencement and interpretation

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Brucellosis Order 1997 and shall come into force on 1 st April 1997.

(2) In this Order—

“abortion or premature calving” means an abortion or calving which takes place less than 271 days after service or insemination, or 265 days after implantation or transfer of an embryo, whether the calf is born dead or alive;

“appropriate officer” means a veterinary inspector or in relation to premises in England, another officer of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food or in relation to premises in Wales or Scotland, an officer of the Secretary of State;

“appropriate Minister” means in relation to England, the Minist...

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