Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures in Zoos) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (W.S.I. No. 2984 (W. 218) of 2005). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Wales Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Policy/planning Birds Ranching/captive breeding Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force 28 October 2005. Abstract These Regulations, made under the Animal Health Act 1981 ,concern the risk of the transmission of avian influenza virus (in particular virus of the sub-type H5N1) from wild birds to susceptible birds in zoos and measures to prevent such transmission. 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