Avian Influenza (Preventive Measuresin Zoos) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. No. 531 of 2005). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Scotland 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 Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The Regulations bring into force for Scotland 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 Scottish Ministers to evaluate the risk of the transmission and empower them to take appropriate measures to reduce such risk and declare avian influenza prevention (zoos) zones or to serve notices of restrictions on premises. The Regulations set out the measures which may be applied. The Scottish Ministers may require vaccination of susceptible birds in zoos if they think necessary. Other regulations deal with the powers of inspectors appointed by the Scottish Ministers and by local authorities and with enforcement. 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, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX