I the undersigned confirm that I have not been in
contact with or in the proximity of any known Foot and Mouth contaminated
animal within the past 72 (seventy two) hours.
I confirm that I am fully authorised and fully
qualified to carry out this inspection and, if necessary, take blood samples
for testing. Prior to entering the premises I have been fully and properly
disinfected.
I have been allowed onto these premises known as:
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solely for the purpose of carrying out an inspection
of the animals and if necessary taking a blood sample.
A report containing my findings and my opinion of the
animals will be in writing and a copy will be provided immediately that it (the
report) is ready. If it is felt necessary to take a blood sample then half of
the sample taken and to be tested will be immediately given to
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for independent testing.
LEGAL PERMISSION TO ENTER IS TO
INSPECT THE ANIMALS ONLY
NO PERMISSION IS GIVEN TO
CULL ANY ANIMAL
Signed..................................................................................
Full Name
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(Please print clearly)
Qualifications
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Position or Office Held
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Date
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We would like to thank all concerned for co-operating
in this matter during a time when biosecurity is all important to protect our
animals from catching the FMD virus. So that there is no misunderstanding
whatsoever
we...................................................................................
would confirm that we will assist in any way we can in
saving the healthy animals on these premises. We would further confirm that in
the event of it being proven beyond all reasonable doubt that our animals have
contracted the Foot and Mouth virus we will co-operate without hesitation in
the cull of these animals in the quickest most humane way.
Signed
.............................................................. Date ....................................
This Document is one of a number of documents
available from:
The National Foot & Mouth GROUND FORCE On The Web Site: www.FMGroundForce.co.UK
Contacts: Greg Lance Watkins 01291 626
562 or Val Sinclair 07721 416 739
"This Form/Briefing Note is based on the general legal provisions
which apply. It is NOT intended to be anything more than that as each case
turns on its own facts.
For further Legal Advice & assistance contact F&M Team, Burges Salmon 0117 * 939 2000"