
1 
This Order may be cited as the Specified Animal Pathogens (Amendment) Order 2009, applies in England, and comes into force on 21st December 2009.
2 
The Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008 is amended as set out in this Order.
3 
In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (specified animal pathogens) after 34 (Peste des petits ruminants virus) insert—“
34A. 
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus genotype 2”.
4 
In paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 (seizure of pathogens) after sub-paragraph (2) insert—“
(3) Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply in the case of the pathogen known as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus genotype 2.”.
Jim Fitzpatrick
Minister of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
24th November 2009