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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1136 on risk mitigation 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.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 205, 14 August 2018, pp. 48-53.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Biosecurity Poultry Birds
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

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

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu