
1 
This Order may be cited as the Diseases of Animals (Seizure) Order 1993 and shall come into force on 31st July 1993.
2 

(1) An inspector or veterinary inspector shall have power to seize anything (other than a live animal) whether animate or inanimate, by or by means of which it appears to him that a disease to which section 35(1) of the Animal Health Act 1981 applies might be carried or transmitted.
(2) An inspector or veterinary inspector exercising powers under this Order shall dispose of the thing seized by destruction, burial, treatment or such other method of disposal as he thinks expedient to prevent the spread of disease.
3 
In addition to the compensation payable by the Minister under section 36(1) of the Animal Health Act 1981, compensation shall be paid by him for carcases seized under this Order for the purpose of preventing Swine Vesicular Disease.
4 
The following Orders are revoked—
 the Diseases of Animals (Seizure of Carcases, etc.) Order 1964;
 the Diseases of Animals (Seizure of Carcases, etc.) (Amendment) Order 1972;
 the Diseases of Animals (Seizure of Carcases, etc.) (Amendment) Order 1983;
In witness whereof the Official Seal of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is hereunto affixed on
Gillian Shephard
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
25th June 1993.Hector Monro
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office
29th June 1993John Redwood
Secretary of State for Wales
2nd July 1993