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Commission Decision 2003/291/EC laying down the requirements for the prevention of avian influenza in susceptible birds kept in zoos in Belgium and the Netherlands

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 105, 26 April 2003, pp. 34-36
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Birds Keeping of live animals Pests/diseases Vaccination Data collection/reporting Wild fauna
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Decision is concerned with the prevention of avian influenza in susceptible birds kept in zoos in Belgium and the Netherlands. For the purpose of this Decision, “susceptible bird” shall mean any bird species likely susceptible to avian influenza and not intended for the production of animal products. In accordance with article 2, the competent veterinary authority of Belgium and the Netherlands shall ensure that stringent biosecurity measures are taken in zoos where birds susceptible to avian influenza are kept, in order to avoid risky contacts that may cause the introduction and spread of avian influenza. These measures shall aim in particular at avoiding risky contacts with the public and with poultry holdings. Moreover, Belgium and the Netherlands may decide to apply emergency vaccination against avian influenza to susceptible birds kept in zoos, which are considered to be at risk from the disease, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Annex to this Decision. Article 4 specifies the information that must be contained as a minimum in the vaccination programmes to be officially presented to the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu