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CAP. 139]

[by-law 14 cont.]

Appendix.

Power of Council with regard to animals in segregation.

Senior Veterinary Officer to report.

Power of owner to cause animal to be slaughtered.

Transfer permitted

Public Health (Animals and Birds).

veterinary surgeon recognized by the local authority of the country of origin of the animals, in such of the forms set out in the Appendix as may be appropriate, or giving the like particulars; (b) a certificate to the satisfaction of the Senior Veterinary Officer, signed by the master of the vessel or person in charge of the animals, stating that no case of disease has occurred during the voyage, and giving the following information--

(i) nature of the animals embarked; (ii) port of embarkation;

(iii) number and causes of deaths;

(iv) nature and number of the animals to be landed:

Provided that, when in the opinion of the Senior Veterinary Officer any such certificate could not have been, or could not be, obtained with reasonable ease, he may dispense with such certificate.

15. In the event of disease appearing among animals or birds in segregation, the Council shall have power to order immediate slaughter of the animals or birds or any of them, or to prolong the period of segregation.

16. The Senior Veterinary Officer in every instance shall report promptly to the Secretary of the Council, from time to time, all ascertainable material particulars concerning animals or birds placed in segregation and the orders given by him with regard thereto.

17. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Ordinance, owners of animals in segregation may at any time cause their animals to be slaughtered in a lawful manner.

18. For the purpose of slaughter the officer in charge of a Government depot may permit transfer of animals from one Government depot to another.

Owners to pay charges.

G.N. 601/47.

19. Owners of animals or birds in segregation shall on demand pay such daily charge for the keep of such animals or birds, until the same shall be either released from segregation or destroyed, as the Senior Veterinary Officer may direct.

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[by-law 14 cont.]Appendix.Power of Council with regard to animals in segregation.Senior Veterinary Officer to report.Power of owner to cause animal to be slaughtered.Transfer permittedPublic Health (Animals and Birds).veterinary surgeon recognized by the local authority of the country of origin of the animals, in such of the forms set out in the Appendix as may be appropriate, or giving the like particulars; (b) a certificate to the satisfaction of the Senior Veterinary Officer, signed by the master of the vessel or person in charge of the animals, stating that no case of disease has occurred during the voyage, and giving the following information--(i) nature of the animals embarked; (ii) port of embarkation;(iii) number and causes of deaths;(iv) nature and number of the animals to be landed:Provided that, when in the opinion of the Senior Veterinary Officer any such certificate could not have been, or could not be, obtained with reasonable ease, he may dispense with such certificate.15. In the event of disease appearing among animals or birds in segregation, the Council shall have power to order immediate slaughter of the animals or birds or any of them, or to prolong the period of segregation.16. The Senior Veterinary Officer in every instance shall report promptly to the Secretary of the Council, from time to time, all ascertainable material particulars concerning animals or birds placed in segregation and the orders given by him with regard thereto.17. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Ordinance, owners of animals in segregation may at any time cause their animals to be slaughtered in a lawful manner.18. For the purpose of slaughter the officer in charge of a Government depot may permit transfer of animals from one Government depot to another.Owners to pay charges.G.N. 601/47.19. Owners of animals or birds in segregation shall on demand pay such daily charge for the keep of such animals or birds, until the same shall be either released from segregation or destroyed, as the Senior Veterinary Officer may direct.
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[by-law 14 cont.]Appendix.Power of Council with regard to animals in segregation.Senior Veterinary Officer to report.Power of owner to cause animal to be slaughtered.Transfer permittedPublic Health (Animals and Birds).veterinary surgeon recognized by the local authority of the country of origin of the animals, in such of the forms set out in the Appendix as may be appropriate, or giving the like particulars; (b) a certificate to the satisfaction of the Senior Veterinary Officer, signed by the master of the vessel or person in charge of the animals, stating that no case of disease has occurred during the voyage, and giving the following information--(i) nature of the animals embarked; (ii) port of embarkation;(iii) number and causes of deaths;(iv) nature and number of the animals to be landed:Provided that, when in the opinion of the Senior Veterinary Officer any such certificate could not have been, or could not be, obtained with reasonable ease, he may dispense with such certificate.15. In the event of disease appearing among animals or birds in segregation, the Council shall have power to order immediate slaughter of the animals or birds or any of them, or to prolong the period of segregation.16. The Senior Veterinary Officer in every instance shall report promptly to the Secretary of the Council, from time to time, all ascertainable material particulars concern- ing animals or birds placed in segregation and the orders given by him with regard thereto.17. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Ordin- ance, owners of animals in segregation may at any time cause their animals to be slaughtered in a lawful manner.18. For the purpose of slaughter the officer in charge for slaughter. Of a Government depot may permit transfer of animals from one Government depot to another.Owners to pay charges.G.N. 601/47.19. Owners of animals or birds in segregation shall on demand pay such daily charge for the keep of such animals or birds, until the same shall be either released from segregation or destroyed, as the Senior Veterinary Officer may direct.
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CAP. 139]

[by-law 14 cont.]

Appendix.

Power of Council with regard to animals in segregation.

Senior Veterinary Officer

to report.

Power of owner to

cause animal

to be slaughtered.

Transfer

permitted

Public Health (Animals and Birds).

veterinary surgeon recognized by the local authority of the country of origin of the animals, in such of the forms set out in the Appendix as may be appropriate, or giving the like particulars; (b) a certificate to the satisfaction of the Senior Veterinary Officer, signed by the master of the vessel or person in charge of the animals, stating that no case of disease has occurred during the voyage, and giving the following information--

(i) nature of the animals embarked; (ii) port of embarkation;

(iii) number and causes of deaths;

(iv) nature and number of the animals to be

landed:

Provided that, when in the opinion of the Senior Veterinary Officer any such certificate could not have been, or could not be, obtained with reasonable ease, he may dispense with such certificate.

15. In the event of disease appearing among animals or birds in segregation, the Council shall have power to order immediate slaughter of the animals or birds or any of them, or to prolong the period of segregation.

16. The Senior Veterinary Officer in every instance shall report promptly to the Secretary of the Council, from time to time, all ascertainable material particulars concern- ing animals or birds placed in segregation and the orders given by him with regard thereto.

17. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Ordin- ance, owners of animals in segregation may at any time cause their animals to be slaughtered in a lawful manner.

18. For the purpose of slaughter the officer in charge for slaughter. Of a Government depot may permit transfer of animals from

one Government depot to another.

Owners to pay charges.

G.N. 601/47.

19. Owners of animals or birds in segregation shall on demand pay such daily charge for the keep of such animals or birds, until the same shall be either released from segregation or destroyed, as the Senior Veterinary Officer may direct.

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