European Communities (Bluetongue) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 734 of 2007).

These Regulations give effect to Commission Regulation 2007/1266/EC as regards the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of certain animals of susceptible species in relation to bluetongue.
The Regulations make provision with respect to, among other things; notification of suspected outbreak to the District Veterinary Office; declaration of a suspected bluetongue outbreak premise or a confirmed bluetongue outbreak premise; establishment of control zones around suspected premises; establishment of protection and surveillance zones; measures regarding diseased animals; assessment of compensation and arbitration; and powers of authorized officers.