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This Order provides that sections 6A and 32B of the Animal Health Act 1981 (as amended by the Animal Health Act 2002 c.42 and the Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease (England and Wales) Order 2003 S.I. 2003/1734) apply to avian influenza and Newcastle disease. Section 6A requires the Secretary of State to prepare guidance on appropriate biosecurity measures for diseases specified by order. Section 32B requires the Secretary of State to prepare, publish and consult on disease control (slaughter) protocols for diseases specified by order. A Regulatory Impact Assessment has not been prepared in respect of this Order.
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