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GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES ON THE SHEEP
SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(AS AMENDED BY THE SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND)
AMENDMENT ORDER 2011)
ISSUED 22 FEBRUARY 2011
GUIDANCE ON THE SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
CONTENTS
Page
Introduction
3
Background
3
New provisions
3
Clinical Signs of Sheep Scab
4
Suspect Cases
5
Licences and notices
5
Notification
5
Good Practice
6
Sheep Dipping
6
Movement Restrictions
6
Requirement for a Veterinary Enquiry
7
Removal of affected sheep from markets or places of exhibition
8
Clearance from common land
9
Seizure of sheep by local authority
10
Marking of sheep
10
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Cleansing of premises
11
Inspectors’ Powers
11
Animal Welfare Legislation
11
Scottish Government – Further Information
12
Appendix 1: Sheep Scab Flow Chart
Appendix 2: Template Licences & Notices
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Introduction
1.
The purpose of this guidance note is to ensure a consistent approach is taken
by local authorities across Scotland when enforcing the Sheep Scab
(Scotland) Order 2010 (as amended) (“the Order”). This guidance should be
read in conjunction with the Order.
2.
Primary responsibility for controlling sheep scab still falls to the owner or
keeper of sheep and the new Order is designed to concentrate attention on
those farmers who have failed to treat their animals.
3.
Failure to comply with the Order is an offence under section 73 of the Animal
Health Act 1981 and is punishable in accordance with section 75 of that Act.
4.
Local authorities should take a robust approach where sheep scab is present
or suspected. In addition, the Scottish Government would ask that Local
Authorities use local intelligence and investigate sheep flocks that may be
harbouring scab, as they can be a source of re-infestation for neighbouring
flocks.
Background
5.
Sheep scab was eradicated from the UK in 1952 but reappeared in 1973. To
combat this resurgence, dipping was made compulsory in 1984 and remained
so until, following a review in 1992; the requirement for compulsory dipping
was removed, leaving responsibility for control with industry. The incidence of
sheep scab has risen considerably since then.
6.
In September 2003 the Scottish Sheep Industry launched the Scottish Sheep
Scab Initiative. This was a 3 year initiative which provided a structured
framework of action to raise awareness of scab in Scotland and to promote
and support best practice regarding the management and prevention of the
disease.
7.
The Scottish Sheep Scab Industry Working Group was set up in 2007 to work
in partnership with Government to consider the development of legislation to
control and reduce the incidence of sheep scab in Scotland. This Order was
produced following extensive consultation with that group, reflecting the
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Scottish Government’s support of the national sheep industry by regulating in
consultation with appropriate stakeholders.
New Provisions
8.
The Order places a legal obligation on any person who knows or suspects
that sheep or carcases in their possession or charge of having sheep scab to
notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager (DVM) as soon as possible.
(Article 4)
9.
If an inspector suspects that sheep scab exists, and owners have failed to
either treat or slaughter the affected sheep, the Order contains provisions for
a notice to be served by an Inspector, requiring the owner/keeper to arrange
and pay for a veterinary enquiry to either confirm or rule out the disease. A
free diagnostic testing service will continue to be provided by the Scottish
Agricultural College (SAC). (Article 6)
10.
Provisions in the Order apply to “affected sheep” and “affected carcases” and
not only to those sheep showing clinical signs as was the case in the previous
1997 Sheep Scab Order. For the purposes of the Order ‘affected’ means
“affected or suspected of being affected with sheep scab”.
Clinical Signs of Sheep Scab
11.
Sheep may reasonably be suspected of having sheep scab mites if one or
more of the following symptoms are exhibited:
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Mild to excessive rubbing/scratching against fence posts etc.
Mild to excessive nibbling and biting.
Dirty areas of fleece due to rubbing and scratching; especially with the
hind feet behind the shoulder.
“Nibble” (touch hypersensitivity) response, spontaneous or in response to
handling or manipulation of a lesion.
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Tags of fleece on flanks due to biting or rubbing (similar to lice infestations).
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Tags of fleece in mouth due to biting of self.
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Clean areas of fleece due to licking/biting at or near lesions*.
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Standing apart from flock, dull and depressed*.
*Only when in combination with other symptoms described above
During advanced stages of disease:
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Areas of wool loss.
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Damaged moist red skin.
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Dry crusty scabs with moist red borders.
Suspect Cases
12.
Local authority inspectors may become aware of suspect cases in the
following situations:
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At a livestock market or sale
During transport
As a result of a complaint from the purchaser of sheep which arrive showing
visible signs of sheep scab
As a result of a complaint from a member of public
As a result of suspect cases being discovered during welfare and other
inspections by State Veterinary Staff
The Sheep Scab (Scotland) Order 2010 (as amended) - provisions
For the purposes of the Order – ‘Inspector’ means “a person appointed to be an
inspector by the Minister or by a local authority, and, when used in relation to
an officer of the Ministry, includes a veterinary inspector.”
Licences and Notices – Article 3
13.
Licences issued and notices given, must be in writing and can be made
subject to any conditions the inspector considers are necessary to prevent the
spread of sheep scab. They may be amended, suspended or revoked in
writing at any time.
14.
All licences and notices which are issued by Local Authority inspectors should
be copied to the relevant Divisional Veterinary Manager.
15.
Templates for all licences and notices required are included as an appendix to
this guidance.
Notification – Article 4
16.
It is a legal requirement for any person who has in their possession or under
their charge, any sheep or carcase which they know or suspect has sheep
scab to notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager (DVM) as soon as possible.
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17.
When notification is made by a person other than the owner or keeper, the
DVM must as soon as possible inform the owner/keeper that notification has
been made.
18.
All notifications to the DVM will be recorded and passed to the relevant Local
Authority. Where notifications are made directly to the Local Authority instead
of the DVM the Local Authority should accept the notification and pass the
information immediately to the DVM.
19.
Data from sheep scab notifications should highlight any high risk areas.
Where an area is considered to be a significant problem, information should
be shared with Animal Health, private vets etc to allow coordinated action to
be taken at a local level.
Good Practice
20.
Good practice for the treatment of sheep scab includes:
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Owner or keeper notifies DVM that sheep scab is suspected.
Owner or keeper complies with movement restrictions
Owner or keeper takes all reasonable steps necessary to prevent sheep
straying off the premises or coming into contact with sheep outside the
premises
Owner or keeper requests their veterinary surgeon carry out a veterinary
enquiry to establish whether sheep scab is present
If scab is not present – veterinary surgeon sends written confirmation of that
fact to the DVM
If scab is confirmed – all affected sheep should be either treated or
slaughtered as soon as practicable and any affected carcases disposed of
Where sheep are slaughtered rather than treated, the owner or keeper should
notify the DVM of this fact
Owner or keeper should discuss treatment options with their veterinary
surgeon to ensure the most effective treatment product is used and all at risk
sheep are treated.
The local authority should inform all neighbouring or at risk flocks in the
affected area
Owner or Keeper works together with neighbours to make them aware of the
sheep scab problem and to ensure that all precautions are taken and any
sheep which have been exposed to risk of infestation are treated
Sheep Dipping
21.
Where sheep dipping is the preferred treatment method, this should be
carried out in line with the Sheep Dipping Code of Practice for Farmers,
Crofters and Contractors and in accordance with the Diffuse Pollution General
Binding Rules. For details see the SEPA website. It is important to note that
where waste sheep dip is disposed of to land this is done in accordance with
an authorisation issued by SEPA under the Water Environment (Controlled
Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005. In circumstances where such an
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authorisation is urgently required, such as when an outbreak of scab has
been confirmed or is suspected to be present within a flock by a vet, SEPA
will fast track applications aiming to carry out the necessary consultations and
assessments in order to issue the authorisation within a week.
Movement Restrictions – Article 5
22.
In practice this article will apply to all owners/keepers who are proactive in
dealing with scab in their flock and do so without the need for local authority
intervention.
23.
Where sheep scab is known or suspected on a premise, movement
restrictions are triggered which prohibit the movement of sheep onto or off
those premises until:
 all affected sheep on the premises have been treated, affected
carcases disposed of and 16 days have passed; or
 all sheep on the premises have been treated with a treatment that
provides at least 16 days protection against re-infestation; AND
 Written confirmation that the sheep have been treated has been sent to
the Divisional Veterinary Manager within two weeks of the date of
treatment; or
 a veterinary surgeon has confirmed to the DVM in writing that in their
opinion there are no affected sheep or carcases on the premises.
24.
Exceptions to these movement restrictions allow sheep to be moved for:
 treatment – which should include all affected sheep and be carried out
as soon as possible.
 slaughter – in which case sheep should be transported separately from
other livestock directly to a slaughterhouse and slaughtered within 72
hours of their arrival (Article 11)
 in accordance with a clearance notice – (Articles 8 & 9); or
 under the authority of a licence issued by an inspector
25.
Private veterinary advice should provide the best guide to which groups of
sheep are likely to be at risk and need to be treated.
26.
The owner or keeper must take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent
sheep straying off the premises or coming into contact with sheep outside the
premises.
27.
The Order does not require a veterinary surgeon to oversee or be present
during treatment. It is the responsibility of the owner or keeper of the sheep to
provide the DVM with written confirmation that all affected sheep on the
premises have been treated and to dispose of any affected carcases in order
for the movement restrictions to be lifted.
28.
Alternatively, in order to secure lifting of the movement restrictions, a farmer
may arrange for a veterinary surgeon to carry out an inspection and provide
written confirmation that in their opinion, there are no affected sheep or
carcases on the premises.
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Requirement for a Veterinary Enquiry – Article 6
For the purposes of the Order – ‘veterinary enquiry’ means “a visit to the
premises by a veterinary surgeon to inspect (as far as possible) all sheep and
sheep carcases on that premises and to take any samples necessary to
confirm the presence or absence of sheep scab.”
29.
Where an inspector knows or suspects that there are sheep or carcases with
sheep scab on any premises (other than a market or place of exhibition)
which has been left untreated, this Article allows the inspector to take the
necessary action required to determine whether sheep scab exists on the
premises and enforce treatment.
30.
Service of such a notice triggers movement restrictions which prohibits the
movement of any sheep onto or off those premises until:
 all affected sheep on the premises have been treated, affected
carcases disposed of and 16 days have passed; or
 all sheep on the premises have been treated with a treatment that
provides at least 16 days’ protection against re-infestation; AND
 Written confirmation that the sheep have been treated has been sent to
the Divisional Veterinary Manager within two weeks of the date of
treatment; or
 a veterinary surgeon has confirmed to the DVM in writing that in their
opinion there are no affected sheep or carcases on the premises.
31.
Exceptions to these movement restrictions allow sheep to be moved for:
 treatment – which should include all affected sheep and be carried out
as soon as possible.
 slaughter – in which case sheep should be transported separately from
other livestock directly to a slaughterhouse and slaughtered within 72
hours of their arrival (Article 11); or
 under the authority of a licence issued by an inspector
32.
The owner or keeper must take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent
sheep straying off the premises or coming into contact with sheep outside the
premises.
33.
An owner or keeper who is served with a notice under Article 6 has the option
to have affected sheep slaughtered or treated. If treatment is the option
chosen, the owner/keeper should provide written notification to the DVM
within 2 weeks of confirmation of the date on which the treatment took place,
the number of sheep treated and the treatment used.
34.
If a notice has not been complied with, a local authority may consider
requesting Animal Health to carry out a veterinary enquiry to establish
whether disease is still present. This may, for example, be relevant if the local
authority is considering the case for potential prosecution.
Removal of affected sheep from markets or places of exhibition – Article 7
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35.
If an inspector knows or suspects that there are affected sheep at a market or
place of exhibition, they may serve a notice on the owner or keeper requiring
the sheep to be removed from the premises.
36.
Following service of a notice the owner/keeper must either:  arrange for the affected sheep to be slaughtered;
 move the affected sheep back to the premises from which the sheep
were brought to the market for treatment (Article 5 provisions then
apply); or
 move the affected sheep to other premises approved by the inspector
for detention and isolation (Article 5 provisions then apply)
37.
An inspector may serve a notice on the occupier or person in charge of the
market or place of exhibition requiring them to cleanse parts of the market or
place of exhibition as specified in the notice.
Clearance from Common Land – Articles 8, 9 & 10
38.
The Order includes provision for local authorities to clear common land or
open grazing if they suspect that sheep scab is present. However, primary
responsibility for dealing with sheep scab on common grazing falls to the
owners of the sheep using that land. Any approach for Local Authority
assistance to clear an area of common land or common grazing should be a
last resort by the sheep owners/grazing committee who are expected to
have already tried and failed to achieve consensus on how to deal with
sheep scab.
39.
If the local authority receives a complaint that scab is suspected on common
land, they should first approach the appropriate commoners association to
see if they can arrange a collective response to the problem. If the owner of
the suspect animal(s) fails to co-operate, then the local authority should
seek an inspection by Animal Health. If scab is confirmed, the local
authority may wish to discuss with the commoners association how best to
proceed, bearing in mind that treatment of a few suspect animals will
probably not solve the wider problem of scab on the common.
Actions to Be Taken
40.
The following actions should be taken if sheep scab is suspected/confirmed
on common land and the famers/grazing committee are unable to address the
problem:
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 If sheep scab is suspected on common land, a clearance notice may be
issued by Local Authorities requiring all sheep on the land to be removed by a
specified date. Discretion is allowed on publication method.
 Local Authorities can issue notices on an individual basis but these should
be sent to every farmer concerned.
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The notice may require treatment to be carried out and for the
owners/keepers to notify the inspector at least 48 hours prior to treatment of
the time and place of treatment being carried out.
 Before sheep can be moved back onto the land, written confirmation must
be sent to the Local Authority by each grazier detailing the following o Confirmation that the sheep have been treated against sheep
scab;
o the number of sheep which have been treated;
o the date or dates of the treatment; and
o the product used
Once the above written confirmation has been received; written
authorisation can be given by the Local Authority to allow sheep to be moved
back onto common land.
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 Movement of sheep onto land specified in a clearance notice is regulated as
follows:
o Within first 3 days after clearance – No sheep are to be moved
onto the land.
o 3 to 16 days after clearance – Sheep that have been treated with
an approved product that will give protection against re-infestation by
sheep scab mites remaining on the land can now be moved back on
o 16 days to 3 months after clearance – Sheep that have been
treated with an approved product that does not give protection from reinfection can now be moved back on.
41.
Consideration should also be given to mites which might still be alive on
treated sheep as injectables may take 7-10 days to kill all mites.
42.
Local Authorities should seek assistance from farmers in monitoring the
clearance operation.
Seizure of Sheep by Local Authority – Article 10
43.
The Local Authority may seize and detain any sheep which are found on land
specified in a clearance notice whilst that notice is in force and which have not
been authorised to go on to that land by the Local Authority, and any affected
sheep living in the local authority area whose owner cannot be identified.
44.
If an owner establishes a right to ownership of the sheep within 7 days of
seizure and pays the Local Authority’s expenses incurred in seizing and
detaining the sheep, that person may take possession of the sheep.
45.
Otherwise, the Local Authority may either:
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Treat and sell the sheep; OR
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Send the sheep for slaughter and sell the carcase.
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46.
Where a local authority exercises one of these options, it must deduct
expenses incurred from the proceeds of the sale and retain any sums
remaining for payment to any person who can establish that the sheep
belonged to them.
Marking sheep – Article 12
47.
An inspector may, for the purposes of identification, mark any sheep or
carcase and may require the owner or keeper of sheep to do so.
Cleansing Premises – Article 13
48.
Where affected sheep or carcases have been on premises within the previous
16 days, an inspector can serve a notice on the owner or occupier of the
premises requiring that person to cleanse any part of the premises specified
and any machinery or equipment which has been used in connection with the
affected sheep or carcase.
49.
As Sheep Scab is caused by psoroptic mites, therefore is no requirement to
undertake disinfection which would be ineffective.
Inspectors’ Powers – Article 14
50.
Inspectors may, on producing a duly authenticated authorisation to do so,
enter any premises (excluding any premises used only as a private dwelling
house) at any reasonable hour for the purpose of ensuring that the provisions
of the Order are being complied with.
51.
The inspector may:
 be accompanied by such other people as the inspector considers
necessary;
 inspect the premises, and any plant, machinery or equipment;
 inspect or examine any animal or thing;
 take samples
 seize and destroy anything that may spread sheep scab;
 detain or isolate any animal or thing;
 carry out any enquiry, examinations and tests.
52.
Inspectors are empowered to issue, amend, suspend and revoke licences and
notices under the Order.
Animal Welfare Legislation
53.
Nothing in the Sheep Scab (Scotland) Order 2010 (as amended) overrides the
requirements of animal welfare legislation. Where a veterinary surgeon is
requested to carry out an enquiry under the Order and finds examples of
cruelty or animals suffering from unnecessary pain or distress, the veterinary
surgeon must, as the first priority, take any necessary remedial action to
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alleviate the suffering. The veterinary surgeon should take the sheep scab
samples and must then immediately contact the appropriate Divisional
Veterinary Manager by telephone to discuss the case and seek further
instructions. If there is a need for any further action, including enforcement
action, the veterinary surgeon may be required to provide a witness
statement. The veterinary surgeon should also report any other contravention
of animal welfare legislation.
Scottish Government – Further Information
54.
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A copy of the guidance can be found on the Scottish Government website. If
you have any comments on the guidance then please e-mail these to the
Animal Health mailbox - animalhealth@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
The Sheep Dip Code of Practice for Scottish Farmers, Crofters and
Contractors, SEPA, 2007. http://www.sepa.org.uk
Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activity – Code of
Good Practice. Scottish Executive 2006.
The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005–
A Practical Guide, SEPA 2008.
http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/car_application_forms.aspx
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Appendix 1: Sheep Scab Flow Chart
Suspect Sheep
Scab
On farm
On Market
Farmer Notifies DVM (Article 4).
All notifications forwarded by
DVM to local authority as
enforcement agency.
Notification to
DVM (Article 4). All notifications
forwarded by DVM to local
authority as enforcement agency.
Notification to DVM (Article
4)
All notifications forwarded
to LA enforcement agency
Article 5(2) - Movement
restriction except for treatment,
slaughter, in accordance with a
clearance notice or under a
licence
Issue of notice by
Inspector requiring vet
enquiry to be carried
out (Article 6)
Notice served to
remove affected
animals (Article 7(1))
Veterinary Enquiry
(would be good
practice)
Article 6(3) imposes
movement restrictions
except for treatment,
slaughter, in accordance
with a clearance notice or
under a licence.
Animals either moved
directly to slaughter, back to
the premises, or to another
premises approved by
inspector for detention and
isolation (Article 7(1)(b))
Sheep Scab
exists
Sheep Scab
does not exist
Sheep are
treated or
slaughtered
Veterinary surgeon
sends written
confirmation to
DVM
(Article 5(6)(3) )
Written
confirmation of
treatment
(Article 6(7)(a))
Written
confirmation of
no existence of
sheep scab
(Article 6(7)(b))
Restrictions
lifted by Article
6(7)(a)
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Notice may be
served to cleanse
the premises (Article
7(2))
Appendix 2
Licences and Notices Templates
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Explanatory Note
This section contains:
Notices
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SS/LA/02 - Notice requiring veterinary enquiry to establish if sheep or sheep
carcases are affected with sheep scab
SS/LA/03 - Notice requiring the clearance of sheep from common land
SS/LA/04 – Notice of intended treatment
SS/LA/06 – Notice requiring removal of affected sheep from a market or place
of exhibition
SS/LA/07 – Notice requiring cleansing of premises, machinery, equipment,
pens, hurdles, sacks or any other thing used in connection with sheep or
carcases affected within the previous 16 days
SS/LA/08 – Confirmation of treatment
Licences
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SS/LA/01 - Licence to move sheep affected with sheep scab, or any sheep
from a flock containing one or more sheep affected with sheep scab
SS/LA/05 – Licence to move sheep onto common land following treatment
against sheep scab
Where licences and notices are issued by Local Authorities they should also be
copied to the Divisional Veterinary Manager (DVM).
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SS/ LA/02 /Officer/dd/mm/yy/ No
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Article 6)
NOTICE REQUIRING VETERINARY ENQUIRY TO ESTABLISH IF SHEEP OR SHEEP CARCASES
ARE AFFECTED WITH SHEEP SCAB
To: ..........................................................................................................................................................
Of ...........................................................................................................................................................
I, ..................................................................... being an inspector appointed by
Council,
for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981, hereby give you notice as the owner/keeper of the
sheep on the premises detailed below:
1.
That it is suspected that there are (or have been within the previous 16 days) sheep or
carcases with sheep scab on the following premises:
................................................................... CPH: ....................
2.
You are required to arrange for a veterinary surgeon to carry out a veterinary enquiry to
establish whether there are on the premises sheep or carcases which have sheep scab.
3.
You must not move or allow the movement of any sheep off or onto the premises except
 for treatment;
 for slaughter
 under the authority of a licence issued by an inspector.
4.
You must take, or arrange to be taken, all reasonable steps to prevent sheep
 straying off the premises; or
 coming into contact with sheep outside the premises.
5.
Paragraphs 3 and 4 above continue to apply until the Divisional Veterinary Manager has
received written confirmation
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From the owner or keeper of the sheep that
(i) all affected sheep on the premises have been treated, all affected carcases have been
disposed of and 16 days have elapsed since last disposal or treatment; or
(ii) all sheep on the premises have been treated with a treatment that provides at least 16 days’
residual protection against re-infestation with sheep scab and all affected carcases have been
disposed of; or
From a veterinary surgeon that in the veterinary surgeon’s opinion there are no affected
sheep or affected carcases on the premises.
6.
Where you elect to treat any sheep you must treat the sheep as soon as possible and within
two weeks of the date of treatment send to the Divisional Veterinary Manager written
confirmation that the sheep have been treated stating the–
 date of treatment
 number of sheep treated; and
 the treatment used.
Signed............................................................................ Dated..............................................................
Name in Block Letters
Official Address :
Tel :
Fax:
E-mail:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
Note –
Treatment means treatment with a product for the treatment of sheep scab which may be placed on the
market under the provisions of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2009.
This notice may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.
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SS/LA/03/Officer/dd/mm/yyNo
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Article 8)
NOTICE REQUIRING THE CLEARANCE OF SHEEP FROM COMMON LAND
I, ................................................................... being an Inspector appointed by the
COUNCIL
for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981 hereby require all persons keeping sheep on the land
specified below
to move those sheep off that land by ..................................................... (date and time); and
*treat the sheep so moved; and
*notify the local authority (at the address shown on this notice) at least 48 hours prior to
treatment of the sheep, of the date, time and place of such treatment. (A form for this purpose
is attached to this notice, Ref SS/04).
(*Optional – delete as appropriate)
Persons must not move sheep onto the land specified before the expiry of 3 months from the
date specified in this notice, except with the written authority of the Local Authority.
DESCRIPTION OF LAND :........................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................................
MAP REFERENCE :.................................................................................................................
Signed ...................................................................................Dated ................................................
Name in Block Letters ......................................................................................................................
Official Address :
Tel :
Fax:
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E-mail:
Conditions (see overleaf)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
Note: This notice may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.
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CONDITIONS
1.
All sheep must be moved off the land by the date and time specified in this Notice.
2.
If required to do so by this Notice, you must notify the Local Authority of the time, date and
place of treatment at least 48 hours prior to such treatment taking place.
3.
Under no circumstances must any sheep be moved onto the land for three complete days from
the specified date and time in this Notice.
4.
Under no circumstances must any sheep be moved onto the land for 3 months from the date
specified in this Notice (or such earlier date as the Notice shall specify), unless;
(A) those sheep have been treated against Sheep Scab with a product placed on the market for
the treatment of Sheep Scab under the provisions of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations
2009 and the Local Authority has, if it thinks it is necessary been given Notice of Intended
Treatment (Form Ref: SS/04);
(B) the person moving the sheep onto the land has given the following information to the Local
Authority in writing:
(i) notification of the fact that the sheep have been treated against Sheep Scab, (Form Ref
SS/08),
(ii) details of the number of sheep which have been treated,
(iii) the date and times of such treatment,
(iv) details of the product used (which must comply with paragraph A above).
(C) the Local Authority has authorised in writing the movement of those sheep onto the land.
The Local Authority will not authorise the movement unless the conditions listed above have
been complied with,
and
(D) no authority to move the sheep onto the common land will be given unless the Local
Authority has received notifications under 4 A and B above if appropriate, and if the movement
is within 16 days of the date the land was cleared the Local Authority must be satisfied that the
sheep have been treated in such manner that they will not be affected by Sheep Scab mites
remaining on the land.
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SS/LA/04/Officer/ dd/mm/yy/No
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Article 8)
NOTICE OF INTENDED TREATMENT
(To be completed by the owner or keeper of the sheep).
CPH
I, ................................................................................................................................
Of........................................................................................
will be treating the sheep referred to in the Clearance Notice Form Ref SS/ LA/03 ................................
requiring sheep to be moved off land known as
............................................................................................ .......................................................................
Holding No: ..........................................................
The details of the treatment are as follows:
Description & no. of
sheep
Date of
Treatment
Time of
Treatment
Place of Treatment
Method of Treatment
Signed...................................................................................Dated...............................
Name in Block Letters .................................................................................................
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AT THE ADDRESS BELOW AT
LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF TREATMENT
Official Address :
Tel :
Fax:
E-mail:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
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SS/LA/06
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
THE SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Article 7)
NOTICE REQUIRING REMOVAL OF AFFECTED SHEEP FROM A MARKET OR PLACE OF
EXHIBITION
To
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I……………………………………., being an Inspector appointed by …………………………… Council for
the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981, require you being the
* owner/ keeper of affected sheep described below
Number and
sheep
to:
description
of Name of premises where market Location of sheep within market
or place of exhibition held
or place of exhibition (if
appropriate)
remove the affected sheep from the market/place of exhibition
and
* arrange for them to be slaughtered
* take them directly back to the premises from which the sheep were brought to the market or place of
exhibition
* take them directly to the premises specified below for detention and isolation: *Delete as applicable - owner to elect
by the (date) …………………………………………
This notice may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.
Signed…………………………..………………..
Date………………………………………..
Time…………………………………
Name in Block Letters………………………………………………………………..
LA Details here.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
Note: This notice may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time. “Affected” means
affected or suspected of being affected with sheep scab.
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SS/LA/07
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
THE SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Articles 7 & 13)
Notice requiring cleansing of premises, machinery, equipment, pens, hurdles, sacks or any
other thing used in connection with sheep or carcases affected within the previous 16 days.
To
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I……………………………………., being an Inspector appointed by …………………………… Council for
the purposes the Animal Health Act 1981, require you being the
* occupier / person in charge of the following market/place of exhibition:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
* owner / occupier of the following premises:
CPH ……/……../……..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
to:
* cleanse those parts of the premises specified below
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
*cleanse any machine, equipment, pen, hurdle, sack, or any other thing used for or in
connection with the affected sheep or carcase
by the (date) ……………………………
*Delete as applicable
Cleansing to be completed by …………………………………………
Signed…………………………..………………..
Date………………………………………..
Time…………………………………
Name in Block Letters………………………………………………………………..
LA Details here.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
Note: This notice may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.
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SS/LA/08/Officer/dd/mm/yy/No
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Article 9 (2))
CONFIRMATION OF TREATMENT
(To be completed by a person wishing to move sheep onto land specified in a clearance notice).
I, ................................................................................................................................
of................................................................................................................................
wish to move (number of sheep) …………............ on the (date)……………………..
from (premises)………………………………………………………, CPH…./…../……
to (premises) ……………………………………………………….…, CPH…./…../……
I confirm that the sheep detailed above were treated for sheep scab as follows:
Description & no. of
sheep
Date(s) of
treatment
Product used
Signed...................................................................................Dated...............................
Name in Block Letters .................................................................................................
MAKING A STATEMENT WHICH IS FALSE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
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SS/ LA /01 / Officer /dd/mm/yy/ No.
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Articles 5 & 6)
LICENCE TO MOVE SHEEP AFFECTED WITH SHEEP SCAB, OR ANY SHEEP FROM A FLOCK
CONTAINING ONE OR MORE SHEEP AFFECTED WITH SHEEP SCAB
1. Name and Address of person to whom this
licence is granted
2. Number and Description of Sheep to be moved
and any *Identification mark
3. Address of the premises from which sheep are
to be moved, stating area of Local Authority in
which situated
CPH
4. Address of Place of Destination to which sheep
are to be moved. Stating area of Local Authority
in which situated
CPH
* Identification means any permanent or temporary mark attached to the sheep
THE PERSON NAMED AT 1. ABOVE IS HEREBY LICENSED TO MOVE SHEEP IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 2, 3 and 4 ABOVE
THIS LICENCE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET OUT OVERLEAF
This licence is valid for ......................................... days. Date of Issue ..................................................
Signed .....................................................................................................
An Inspector for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981
Name in Block Letters ............................................................................
Official Address :
Tel :
Fax:
E-mail:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
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SS/01
CONDITIONS
1.
The licence shall be valid for the period stated and may be amended, suspended or revoked in
writing by the issuing Authority at any time.
2.
Any sheep being moved under the authority of this licence must be moved in such a way as to
ensure that Sheep Scab is not passed to unaffected animals.
3.
The requirements of the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the
Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 apply.
4.
Any movement of sheep must comply with the requirements of the Sheep and Goats (Records,
Identification & Movement) (Scotland) Order 2009.
5.
The person in charge of the sheep being moved shall carry this licence throughout the
movement, and produce it on demand to a Constable or Inspector, and if required by that
person give his or her name and address.
6.
Other conditions specified by the Local Authority are detailed below:-
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
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SS/LA/05/officer/dd/mm/yy/ No
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
SHEEP SCAB (SCOTLAND) ORDER 2010
(Article 9)
LICENCE TO MOVE SHEEP ONTO COMMON LAND FOLLOWING TREATMENT AGAINST SHEEP
SCAB
To: ......................................................................................................................................................….....
Of: ...............................................................................................................................................................
I, .............................................................………...... being an inspector appointed by
Council hereby authorise ...................................................................... to move ..................
................................................ (number & words) sheep onto the land known as
....................................................................................................................................................................
following certified treatment of the said sheep against Sheep Scab. The movement will be subject to
the conditions stated overleaf and will not take place before the ............................................ (Date and
time).
Signed ...........................................................................................
An Inspector for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981
Dated ...................................
Name in Block Letters ................................................................................................................................
Official Address :
Tel :
Fax:
E-mail:
Conditions (see overleaf)
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY CONSTITUTE AN OFFENCE AGAINST THE
ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1981
1.1.1
Note: This licence may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.
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CONDITIONS
1.
No sheep must be moved onto the land for three complete days from the date and times
specified in the Clearance Notice (Form Ref: SS/03).
2.
No sheep must be moved onto the land for 3 months from the date specified in this Licence (or
such earlier date as the licence shall specify), unless;
(A)
those sheep have been treated against Sheep Scab with a product placed on the market for
the treatment of Sheep Scab under the provisions of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations
2009 and the Local Authority has, if it thinks it is necessary, checked that the treatment was
carried out;
(B)
the person moving the sheep onto the land has given the following information to the Local
Authority in writing:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(C)
notification of the fact that the sheep have been treated against Sheep Scab,
(Form Ref SS/08)
details of the number of sheep which have been treated
the date and times of such treatment
details of the product used (which must comply with paragraph A above);
the local authority has authorised in writing the movement of those sheep onto the land. The
Local Authority will not authorise the movement unless the conditions listed have been
complied with,
and
(D)
no authority to move the sheep onto the common or enclosed land will be given unless the
Local Authority has received notifications under 2 A and B above, if appropriate, and if the
movement is within 16 days of the date specified in the notice or within 16 days of the
clearance of the land, whichever is the later. The Authority must be satisfied that the sheep
have been treated in such manner that they will not be affected by Sheep Scab mites
remaining on the land.
4.
The Licence will be valid only from the date and time specified and may be revoked in any
manner by the issuing Authority at any time before the authorised movement commences.
5.
The requirements contained in the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
and the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 apply.
6.
Any movement of sheep must comply with the requirements of the Sheep and Goats
Identification (Scotland) Order 2009.
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