Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/263 on risk mitigating and reinforced biosecurity measures and early detection systems in relation to the risks posed by wild birds for the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses to poultry.

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Birds Disinfection/disinfestation Vaccination Early warning system

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decision lays down risk mitigating measures and early detection systems in relation to the risks posed by wild birds for the introduction of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) into holdings as well measures to raise awareness among owners of such risks and of the necessity to implement or reinforce biosecurity measures on their holdings.

Full text

English

Website

eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2005/94/EC on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Birds, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Early warning system, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX