Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures in Zoos) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2990 of 2005). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Policy/planning Ranching/captive breeding Birds Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force 28 October 2005. Abstract The Regulations bring into force Commission Decision 2005/744/EC laying down the requirements for the prevention of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 in susceptible birds kept in zoos in the Member States. They require the Secretary of State to evaluate the risk of the transmission and empower him or her to take appropriate measures to reduce such risk and declare avian influenza prevention (zoos) zones or to serve notices of restrictions on premises. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Commission Decision 2005/744/EC laying down the requirements for the prevention of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 in susceptible birds kept in zoos in the Member States. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Birds, Keeping of live animals, Vaccination Source: FAO, FAOLEX