In the UK notification of diseases in animals is regulated by the Animal Health Act 1981, as well as the Specified Diseases (Notification and Slaughter) Order 1992 (as amended) and Specified Diseases (Notification) Order 1996 (as amended).
The UK's regulations for reporting animal diseases are established by the Animal Health Act of 1981, as well as subsequent amendments to the Specified Diseases (Notification and Slaughter) Order of 1992 and the Specified Diseases (Notification) Order of 1996.