Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Order 2012 (S.I. No. 532 of 2012).

This Order provides for testing of bovines at birth for bovine viral diarrhoea virus. The Order also provides for follow-up testing upon notice of the Minister and places restriction on the movement and disposal of animals subject to testing. Such animals shall not be moved, except: (a) for disposal as an animal by-product, (b) directly to slaughter at an establishment approved for that purpose under Regulation 4 of the European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations 2009, or (c) under permit issued by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, unless and until: (i) the result of analysis of a sample taken from the bovine is negative for the presence of bovine viral diarrhoea virus and (ii) the result of the test has been communicated to the person having charge of the bovine. The Order also places restrictions on the sale of bovines.