Clause 12

If any animal or bird examined by a veterinary authority for the purpose of importation or transhipment is found to be suffering from injury which, in the opinion of the veterinary authority, cannot be relieved, the veterinary authority may cause such animal or bird to be destroyed immediately and its carcase to be disposed of in such manner as he may direct.

If any animal or bird is destroyed under the provisions of this section, the expenses of disposing of the carcase of such animal or bird shall be payable by the owner or person in charge of such animal or bird.

No compensation shall be payable in respect of any animal or bird destroyed under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section.