
2025 No. 1357 (W. 222)
Animals, WalesAnimal Health
The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2025
Made 16 December 2025
Coming into force 31 December 2025
The Welsh Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1, 7(1) and (2), 8(1), 15(5), 17(1), 23, 25, 28, 32(2), 35(1) and (3), 83(2) and 88(2) of the Animal Health Act 1981, make the following Order.
Title and coming into force
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(1) The title of this Order is the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2025.
(2) This Order comes into force on 31 December 2025.
Amendments to the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006
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The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006 is amended in accordance with articles 3 to 47.
Amendments to article 2 (interpretation)
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In article 2 (interpretation)—
(a) in the definition of “avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone”, for “61(1)(b)” substitute “61(3)”;
(b) after the definition of “avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone” insert—“
 “avian influenza virus” means any highly pathogenic avian influenza virus or low pathogenic avian influenza virus;”;
(c) for the definition of “border inspection post” substitute—“
 “border control post” means a place designated by the competent authority for the performance of official controls under Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products;”;
(d) in the definition of “contact premises”—
(i) in sub-paragraph (c), for “61(2)” substitute “61A(3)”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (d), for “61(2)” substitute “61A(3)”;
(e) after the definition of “egg processing plant” insert—“
 “food processing establishment” means any unit of a food business where any action that alters the initial product, including heating, smoking, curing, maturing, drying, marinating, extraction, extrusion or a combination of those processes takes place;”;
(f) for the definition of “highly pathogenic avian influenza” substitute—“
 “highly pathogenic avian influenza” means an infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus;”;
(g) after the definition of “highly pathogenic avian influenza” insert—“
 “highly pathogenic avian influenza virus” means—
(a) influenza A virus of the subtype H5 or H7 with genome sequences containing multiple basic amino acids at the cleavage site of the haemagglutinin gene similar to that observed for other highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, indicating that the haemagglutinin protein can be cleaved by a host ubiquitous protease, or
(b) influenza A virus with an intravenous pathogenicity index in six-week-old chickens greater than 1.2;”;
(h) in the definition of “infected premises”, after sub-paragraph (b) insert—“
(ba) in Part 7 and in Schedule 10, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that influenza of avian origin exists;”;
(i) after the definition of “infected premises” insert—“
 “influenza of avian origin” means an infection of a mammal with avian influenza virus;”;
(j) after the definition of “keeper” insert—“
 “kept mammal” means a mammal kept in captivity, in the possession of or under the charge of a person;”;
(k) in the definition of “low pathogenic avian influenza”—
(i) after “caused by” insert “a low pathogenic”;
(ii) for “viruses” substitute “virus”;
(iii) omit the words from “of subtypes H5 or H7 other than” to the end;
(l) after the definition of “low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone” insert—“
 “low pathogenic avian influenza virus” means an avian influenza virus of subtype H5 or H7 other than an avian influenza virus of subtype H5 or H7 which causes highly pathogenic avian influenza;”;
(m) in the definition of “regulated place”, for “inspection” substitute “control”;
(n) for the definition of “unregulated period of infection” substitute—“
 “unregulated period of infection” means the period from the date, when in the opinion of a veterinary inspector, avian influenza virus may first have been introduced to premises, up to the time and date when measures under article 10 (notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises) are imposed by notice in writing on the occupier;”;
(o) after the definition of “wild game bird product” insert—“
 “wild mammal” means a mammal which lives freely in the wild and is not in the possession or under the charge of any person;
 “wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre” means any facility dedicated to the sole purpose of providing treatment and temporary care of injured, orphaned or sick wild animals, including any facility for their housing, feeding and treatment under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon for the primary purpose of their release back into the wild.”
Amendments to article 3 (scope of the Act and of this Order)
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In article 3 (scope of the Act and of this Order)—
(a) in paragraph (1)(c), omit “virus”;
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) after “section 32” insert “excluding subsection (2)”;
(ii) after “influenza” omit “virus”.
Amendment to article 4 (declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order)
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In article 4 (declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order), in paragraph (2)(c), after “avian influenza” insert “or influenza of avian origin”.
Amendments to article 6 (measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza)
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In article 6 (measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza)—
(a) in paragraph (1), in the words before sub-paragraph (a), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(b) in paragraph (2), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(c) in paragraph (3)(iii), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 7 (surveillance for avian influenza)
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In article 7 (surveillance for avian influenza)—
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a), for “prevalence” substitute “presence”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b), for “influenza of avian origin” substitute “avian influenza virus”;
(b) after paragraph (1) insert—“
(1A) The Welsh Ministers may carry out surveillance at such premises and of such mammals as they consider necessary—
(a) to detect the presence of avian influenza virus in kept mammals;
(b) to assess the risk of the spread of avian influenza virus.”
Amendments to article 9 (notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected)
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In article 9 (notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected)—
(a) in paragraph (3)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a), for “influenza of avian origin” substitute “avian influenza virus”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b), for “influenza virus of avian origin” substitute “avian influenza virus”;
(b) at the end, insert—“
(5) A person who has in his possession or under his charge any mammal or mammal carcase which he or she suspects has or may have influenza of avian origin must—
(a) immediately notify the Welsh Ministers, and
(b) take all reasonable steps to ensure that the measures in Schedule 9 are complied with.
(6) Any person who analyses a sample taken from a wild bird or a wild bird carcase must give notice as soon as practicable to the Welsh Ministers if he or she detects the presence of avian influenza virus or antibodies to avian influenza virus in that wild bird or wild bird carcase.”
Amendments to article 10 (notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises)
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In article 10 (notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises)—
(a) in paragraph (1), for “avian influenza, influenza of avian origin or a virus causing such diseases” substitute “avian influenza or influenza of avian origin”;
(b) for paragraph (2) substitute—“
(2) Subject to article 11, the notice of restrictions must require the occupier of the premises to comply with—
(a) in the case of premises where poultry or other captive birds are present, the measures in Schedule 1, and
(b) in the case of premises where mammals are present, the measures in Schedules 1 and 9.”;
(c) in paragraph (3)—
(i) for “An inspector” substitute “A veterinary inspector”;
(ii) at the end insert “or the presence of disease has been negated”.
Amendments to article 11 (derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises)
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In article 11 (derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises)—
(a) in paragraph (3)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (c), after “birds” insert “, mammals”;
(b) in paragraph (4)—
(i) after “derogation from the” insert “cleansing and”;
(ii) after “Schedule 1” insert “or paragraph 6 of Schedule 9”;
(iii) in sub-paragraph (c), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 12 (veterinary inquiries and sampling)
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In article 12 (veterinary inquiries and sampling)—
(a) for paragraph (1) substitute—“
(1)  The Welsh Ministers must ensure that a veterinary inquiry is started at a suspect premises as soon as reasonably practicable if they suspect—
(a) that poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals on the premises—
(i) are infected with avian influenza virus, or
(ii) have been moved to those premises from premises where avian influenza or influenza of avian origin is suspected or has been confirmed, or
(b) that infection may have been present on the premises in the preceding 56 days.”;
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) for “or other captive birds” substitute “, other captive birds or kept mammals”;
(ii) for “whether any” substitute “which”;
(iii) after “Schedule 1” insert “or Schedule 9”;
(c) after paragraph (3) insert—“
(4) A veterinary inquiry under paragraph (1) conducted at premises where mammals are kept may be carried out whether or not—
(a) poultry or other captive birds are kept on the premises, or
(b) avian influenza virus is present or has been present on the premises in the preceding 56 days.”
Amendment to article 13 (measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises)
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In article 13 (measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises), in paragraph (b), for “Schedule 2” substitute “Schedules 1 and 9”.
Amendment to article 15 (measures in a temporary movement restriction zone)
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In article 15 (measures in a temporary movement restriction zone), in paragraph (1)(e), before “mammals” insert “kept”.
Amendment to article 16 (additional restrictions at suspect premises)
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In article 16 (additional restrictions at suspect premises), after paragraph (c) insert—“
(ca) to all kept mammals at the premises;
(cb) to specified kept mammals at the premises;”.
Amendment to article 17 (declaration of a temporary control zone)
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In article 17 (declaration of a temporary control zone), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 19 (restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza)
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In article 19 (restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza)—
(a) for paragraph (1) substitute—“
(1) If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists or has in the preceding 56 days existed in poultry or other captive birds on any premises, the Welsh Ministers must impose by notice to the occupier of the infected premises the measures in Schedule 2 in addition to the measures in Schedule 1.”;
(b) omit paragraph (2).
Amendments to article 22 (measures on special category premises)
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In article 22 (measures on special category premises), for paragraph (5) substitute—“
(5) In this article, “officially registered rare breeds of poultry or other captive birds” means any poultry or other captive birds that belong to a species of rare breed as determined by the UK Genetics for Livestock and Equines Committee (UKGLE) and published in the “UK breeds at risk” list published on 2 June 2025.”
Amendment to article 23 (tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises)
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For article 23 (tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises) substitute—“
23. 

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Welsh Ministers must trace from infected premises, so far as it is reasonable to do so—
(a) the meat of all poultry slaughtered during the unregulated period of infection,
(b) poultry eggs laid at the premises during that period,
(c) poultry hatched from such eggs, and
(d) semen of all poultry.
(2) The Welsh Ministers must, subject to a veterinary risk assessment, trace or require the tracing of live poultry, poultry meat, poultry eggs or poultry semen at least up to—
(a) in the case of products of animal origin, the first food processing establishment or where such products are not processed, a packing establishment,
(b) in the case of hatching eggs, the hatchery or premises where eggs are sent for hatching, or
(c) in the case of animal by-products, the first approved animal by-product premises.
(3) Where poultry meat, poultry eggs or poultry semen are traced, the Welsh Ministers may also trace up to such premises as the Chief Veterinary Officer considers necessary to avoid the risk of the spread of avian influenza virus.”
Amendment to article 26 (identification of contact premises)
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In article 26 (identification of contact premises), in paragraph (1), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 27 (restrictions at contact premises)
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In article 27 (restrictions at contact premises), in paragraph (4)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (a), for “birds” substitute “poultry or other captive birds”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (b), after “poultry” insert “or other captive birds”.
Amendment to article 30 (measures in protection zones)
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In article 30 (measures in protection zones), in paragraph (1), for “Schedule 4” substitute “article 31A and Schedules 4 and 8”.
Amendment to article 31 (measures in surveillance zones)
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In article 31 (measures in surveillance zones), in paragraph (1), for “Schedule 5” substitute “article 31A and Schedules 5 and 8”.
Amendment to article 34 (measures in restricted zones)
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In article 34 (measures in restricted zones), in paragraph (1), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendment to article 40 (poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed)
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In article 40 (poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed), in paragraph (2)(a), for “inspection” substitute “control”.
Amendment to article 41 (measures at border inspection posts)
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For article 41 (measures at border inspection posts), and in the heading to that article, substitute—“
Measures at border control posts
41. 

(1) The Welsh Ministers must, if necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza virus—
(a) require a veterinary inquiry to be carried out at a border control post where the presence of avian influenza virus is suspected or confirmed in poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals;
(b) impose by notice to the person with responsibility for control of the border control post such of the measures in Schedules 1 and 9 as are appropriate.
(2) In paragraph (1), “necessary” and “appropriate” mean, respectively, necessary and appropriate in the opinion of the Welsh Ministers.
(3) The Welsh Ministers must by notice to the person with responsibility for operating the border control post, direct where poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals specified in the notice are to be killed, slaughtered or isolated.
(4) The Welsh Ministers must ensure that—
(a) poultry or other captive birds which are to be killed or slaughtered under paragraph (5) of Schedule 3 to the Act are killed or slaughtered without delay;
(b) kept mammals which are to be killed or slaughtered under section 32 of the Act are killed or slaughtered without delay.
(5) The Welsh Ministers must ensure that poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals which are not to be killed or slaughtered under paragraph (3) are kept—
(a) isolated in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector, and
(b) under official supervision until the investigation is completed in accordance with the requirements set out in the diagnostic manual.”
Amendment to article 42 (control of vehicles)
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In article 42 (control of vehicles), in paragraph (1), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 44 (reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds)
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In article 44 (reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds)—
(a) in paragraph (2), for “inspection” substitute “control”;
(b) in paragraph (3)—
(i) after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(ii) for “inspection” substitute “control”.
Amendment to article 45 (measures at other premises and for vehicles)
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In article 45 (measures at other premises and for vehicles), in paragraph (2), for “inspection” substitute “control” in both places where it occurs.
Amendments to article 46 (measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed)
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In article 46 (measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed)—
(a) in paragraph (1), for the words before sub-paragraph (a) substitute—“
(1) If on any premises, other than a regulated place, the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that low pathogenic avian influenza exists or has in the preceding 56 days existed in poultry or other captive birds, the Welsh Ministers must—”;
(b) in paragraph (1)(a), after “considers necessary” insert “, and the measures in article 31A and Schedule 8,”;
(c) in paragraph (2), after “considers necessary” insert “, and the measures in article 31A and Schedule 8,”;
(d) in paragraph (3), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(e) in paragraph (5), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 50 (measures on special category premises)
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In article 50 (measures on special category premises)—
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) after “killed” insert “or slaughtered”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b)(i), in the second place it occurs omit “or”;
(iii) omit sub-paragraph (ii);
(b) in paragraph (3), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 51 (veterinary surveillance of birds)
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In article 51 (veterinary surveillance of birds)—
(a) in the heading to that article, for “birds” substitute “poultry or other captive birds”;
(b) in the article after “that” insert “poultry or other captive”.
Amendments to article 52 (tracing of poultry and eggs)
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In article 52 (tracing of poultry and eggs)—
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a), after “poultry” insert “or other captive birds”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b), after “poultry” insert “or other captive birds”;
(b) in paragraph (2), for “and poultry” substitute “, poultry or other captive birds”.
Amendment to article 53 (identification of contact premises)
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In article 53 (identification of contact premises), in paragraph (1), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to article 54 (restrictions at contact premises)
34 
In article 54 (restrictions at contact premises)—
(a) in paragraph (1), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(b) in paragraph (2), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(c) in paragraph (4), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendment to article 58 (tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed)
35 
For article 58 (tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed), and in the heading to that article, substitute—“
Restrictions on mammals on suspicion of influenza of avian origin
58. 
On suspicion that influenza of avian origin exists or has in the preceding 56 days existed on any premises, a veterinary inspector must impose, by notice to the occupier of the premises such measures in Schedule 9 as the veterinary inspector considers necessary to prevent the spread of disease.”
Amendment to article 59 (killing of mammals)
36 
For article 59 (killing of mammals), and in the heading to that article, substitute—“
Measures in relation to mammals on premises where disease is suspected or confirmed
59. 

(1) This article applies in relation to kept mammals on premises affected or suspected of being affected with avian influenza virus.
(2) The Welsh Ministers must ensure that mammals to which this section applies that are to be killed or slaughtered under section 32 of the Act are—
(a) killed or slaughtered in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector, and
(b) transported in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector if they are not killed or slaughtered on the premises.
(3) The Welsh Ministers may require a mammal not killed or slaughtered under paragraph (1) to be subject to monitoring by a veterinary inspector or any person on the instructions of a veterinary inspector for such time and at such frequency as is considered by a veterinary inspector to be necessary.”
Amendments to article 60 (movements off the premises)
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In article 60 (movements off the premises)—
(a) in paragraph (1), for “under article 58” substitute “in the course of an inquiry under article 12”;
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) for “influenza virus of avian origin” substitute “avian influenza virus”;
(ii) after “spread of avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendment relating to restrictions on mammals on confirmation of influenza of avian origin
38 
After article 60 (movements off the premises) insert—“
Restrictions on mammals on confirmation of influenza of avian origin
60A. 
On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer that influenza of avian origin exists or has in the preceding 56 days existed on any premises, a veterinary inspector must by notice to the occupier of the premises, impose the measures in Schedules 9 and 10.”
Amendment to article 61 (other measures to control the spread of virus in mammals)
39 
For article 61 (other measures to control the spread of virus in mammals), and in the heading to that article, substitute—“
Measures to control the spread of avian influenza virus in mammals
61. 

(1) A notice under article 12, 58, 59, 60A or 61A may, in addition to any measures specified in the relevant article, require such additional measures as appear to the Chief Veterinary Officer to be necessary in order to control or monitor the spread of avian influenza virus.
(2) A notice under paragraph (1) must be in writing and may be amended or revoked at any time.
(3) The Chief Veterinary Officer may in addition declare an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone.
(4) Where an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone has been declared, the Chief Veterinary Officer may impose such measures within that zone in addition to those set out in articles 12, 58, 59, 60A or 61A as are considered necessary in order to control or monitor the spread of avian influenza virus.”
Amendment relating to identification of and restrictions at contact premises where mammals are kept
40 
After article 61 (other measures to control the spread of virus in mammals), and in the heading to that article, insert—“
Identification of and restrictions at contact premises where mammals are kept
61A. 

(1) A veterinary inspector must serve a notice in writing on the occupier of any premises where mammals are kept if he or she suspects that avian influenza virus—
(a) may have been carried there from other premises;
(b) may have been carried to other premises from there.
(2) A notice under paragraph (1) may contain such measures in Schedule 9 as are considered by a veterinary inspector to be necessary in order to reduce the risk of spread of avian influenza virus.
(3) Any premises in respect of which a notice is served under this article are contact premises for the purposes of the Order.”
Amendments to article 66 (cleansing, disinfection and treatment)
41 
In article 66 (cleansing, disinfection and treatment)—
(a) in paragraph (6)—
(i) after “avian influenza” insert “or influenza of avian origin”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (a), after “keeping of” insert “mammals,”;
(iii) in sub-paragraph (b), after “bird,” insert “kept”;
(b) in paragraph (7)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a), for “the notice was served” substitute “of effective cleansing and disinfection”;
(ii) at the end of sub-paragraph (a) omit “or”;
(iii) at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert “or”;
(iv) after sub-paragraph (b) insert—“
(c) cleansing and disinfection undertaken in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2) have been completed, and in the case of cleansing and disinfection in accordance with paragraph (2) a further 3 months and 21 days from the date of completion of preliminary cleansing and disinfection have elapsed.”
Amendments to article 81 (veterinary investigations)
42 
In article 81 (veterinary investigations)—
(a) in paragraph (2), for “paragraph (2)(d)” substitute “paragraph (1)(d)”;
(b) in paragraph (3), in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d), in each place where it occurs, after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to Schedule 1 (measures where avian influenza or avian influenza virus is suspected on premises)
43 
In Schedule 1 (measures where avian influenza or avian influenza virus is suspected on premises)—
(a) in paragraph 1 (record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (c), after “avian influenza” insert “or influenza of avian origin”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (d), after “infected” insert “with avian influenza or influenza of avian origin”;
(b) in paragraph 4 (prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(c) in paragraph 9 (disinfection at entrances and exits), after “means of” insert “cleansing and”.
Amendments to Schedule 2 (measures on premises where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed)
44 
In Schedule 2 (measures on premises where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed)—
(a) in paragraph 2 (measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza to wild birds), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”;
(b) in paragraph 4 (tracing), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
Amendments to Schedule 3 (cleansing and disinfection of premises other than regulated places and of anything (including any vehicle) on those premises)
45 
In Schedule 3 (cleansing and disinfection of premises other than regulated places and of anything (including any vehicle) on those premises)—
(a) in paragraph 3 (cleansing and disinfection — timing), for “or other captive birds” substitute “, other captive birds or kept mammals”;
(b) in paragraph 5 (preliminary cleansing and disinfection)—
(i) after sub-paragraph (c)(iii) insert—“
(iv) such other parts of the premises as a veterinary inspector directs on the grounds that they might have been contaminated with avian influenza virus;”;
(ii) after sub-paragraph (e) insert—“
(f) the following parts of the infected premises must have disinfectant applied to them as soon as the killed or slaughtered mammals have been removed—
(i) parts where the mammals were housed;
(ii) parts where the mammals were slaughtered or killed;
(iii) parts contaminated during any post-mortem examination of mammals;
(iv) such other parts of the premises as a veterinary inspector directs on the ground that they may have been contaminated with avian influenza virus.”
Amendments to Schedule 6 (measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed)
46 
In Schedule 6 (measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed)—
(a) in paragraph 1 (record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (c), after “avian influenza” insert “or influenza of avian origin”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (d), after “infected” insert “with avian influenza or influenza of avian origin”;
(b) in paragraph 11 (tracing), after “avian influenza” insert “virus”.
New Schedules
47 
After Schedule 8 insert—“
SCHEDULE 9
Measures where influenza of avian origin is suspected in kept mammals
Articles 9(5), 10(2), 11(4), 12(2), 13, 41(1), 60A and 61A(2)
Record of kept mammals
1. 

(1) The occupier of any premises where mammals are kept in which the presence of avian influenza virus is suspected must make and maintain on a daily basis a record of the number of all kept mammals on the premises.
(2) A record made under paragraph (1) must include the number or approximate number of mammals which—
(a) are alive;
(b) have died on the premises;
(c) show clinical signs of influenza of avian origin;
(d) have been born on the premises.
Housing or isolation of mammals
2. 
The occupier of premises where mammals are kept must, in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector—
(a) ensure that all mammals are kept separately to or isolated from—
(i) any poultry or captive birds on the premises, and
(ii) each other;
(b) take all reasonable steps to minimise any contact on the premises with wild mammals or wild birds.
Prohibition on the movement of mammals to and from the premises
3. 
No person shall move any kept mammal to or from suspect, infected or contact premises unless the movement is licensed by a veterinary inspector.
Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza virus
4. 
No person may remove from the premises any carcase, material waste, droppings, slurry, used litter, manure, germinal products or anything else liable to transmit avian influenza virus unless—
(a) he is licensed by a veterinary inspector to do so, and
(b) he observes such biosecurity measures as are directed by a veterinary inspector in order to prevent the risk of spread of disease.
Prohibition on the movement of people, equipment and vehicles to and from the premises
5. 
No person may enter or leave the premises and no person may move any vehicle, equipment or utensils to or from the premises unless the movement is licensed by a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector.
Cleansing and disinfection at entrances and exits of premises where mammals are kept
6. 
The occupier must in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector, provide and maintain the means of cleansing and disinfection at the entrances and exits of the premises and of the buildings housing mammals.
SCHEDULE 10
Measures on premises where influenza of avian origin is confirmed
Article 60A
Killing and seizure
1. 
The occupier of infected premises must give all reasonable assistance to any person exercising a duty under section 28 or 32 of the Act.
Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza virus to birds or mammals
2. 
The occupier of infected premises must take such reasonable action as a veterinary inspector may direct in order to reduce the risk of spread of avian influenza virus to—
(a) poultry;
(b) other captive birds;
(c) wild birds;
(d) kept mammals;
(e) wild mammals.
Disposal of carcases
3. 
The occupier of infected or contact premises must ensure that all carcases not seized or disposed of by a veterinary inspector are disposed of in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector.
Tracings
4. 
The occupier of infected or contact premises must give all reasonable assistance to a veterinary inspector in the tracing of anything liable to transmit avian influenza virus to or from the premises.
Cleansing and disinfection
5. 
The occupier must cleanse and disinfect the infected premises in accordance with article 66 of and Schedule 3 to this Order.
Restocking
6. 
The occupier must not restock the premises with poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals unless—
(a) cleansing and disinfection have taken place in accordance with paragraph 5, and
(b) a licence to restock the premises has been issued by a veterinary inspector.”
Huw Irranca-Davies
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, one of the Welsh Ministers
16 December 2025