Commission Decision 2007/598/EC concerning measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza to other captive birds kept in zoos and approved bodies, institutes or centres in the Member States.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Birds Animal health Pests/diseases Vaccination Keeping of live animals

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decision aims at preventing the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus from birds living in the wild or from outbreaks in poultry or other captive birds, to other captive birds kept in zoos and approved bodies, institutes or centres. It lays down provisions governing the preventive vaccination of other captive birds kept in zoos and approved bodies, institutes or centres. Member States of the European Community are required to implement measures to reduce the risk of transmission

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Commission Decision 2006/474/EC concerning measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 to birds kept in zoos and approved bodies, institutes and centres in the Member States and repealing Decision 2005/744/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 | Repealed

Keyword: Birds, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX