Commission Decision 2005/855/EC amending Decision 2005/734/EC laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk.

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Poultry Birds Animal health Pests/diseases Early warning system/emergency intervention system Biosecurity

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The present Decision lays down certain amendments to Decision 2005/734/EC, which was adopted to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza A virus of being introduced into poultry farms and other premises where birds are kept in captivity via wild birds. Article 1 is supplemented by inserting paragraph 4, which requires Member States to regularly review the measures they have taken pursuant to paragraph 1 and in the light of the surveys they have carried out in acco

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References - Legislation

Amends

Commission Decision 2005/734/EC laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk.

Legislation | European Union | 2005 | Repealed

Keyword: Poultry, Birds, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX