Classical Swine Fever (Scotland) Order 2003 (S.S.I. No. 426 of 2003).

This Order implements in Scotland Council Directive 2001/89/EC revising Community measures for the control of classical swine fever. The Order: (a) requires any person who suspects that a pig or carcass is infected with classical swine fever (the disease) to notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager (art. 4); (b) requires a veterinary inspector to serve a notice imposing the requirements set out in article 5 to be complied with in circumstances where he suspects the disease may exist; (c) permits a veterinary inspector to serve a further notice extending certain of the restrictions in article 5 (art. 6); (d) where the presence of the disease is confirmed on a holding, requires a veterinary inspector to serve a notice on the occupier of the holding requiring him to ensure that the restrictions and requirements in article 5 and any applicable requirements of article 6 are carried out (art. 7); (e) provides for the establishment of temporary control zones (art. 10); (f) sets out requirements for cleansing and disinfection (art. 12); and provides for various other measures for the prevention of infection.