The Animal Health Act 1981 (Extension of Definition of Disease) (England) Order 2026

This Order extends, for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22), the definition of “disease” in section 88(1) of that Act so as to include swine vesicular disease. This Order applies in England only.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

28 Apr 2026

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Comes into force

TBC

Enabling power

The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 88(2) of the Animal Health Act 1981.

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