Diseases of Animals (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) Order, 1989 (S.I. No. 61 of 1989).

This Order makes provision with respect to measures to detect and control bovine spongiform encephalopathy in bovine animals. The Order provides for: (a) the compulsory notification of the disease in bovine animals; (b) the carrying out of measures regarding affected premises such as marking, of animals; (c) restriction of movement on affected or suspected animals; (d) the destruction of carcases of diseased animals; (e) a ban on the use of milk of affected or suspected animals for animal feed; (f) the cleansing and disinfection of premises and equipment; and (g) the amount of compensation payable for slaughtered animals.