European Communities (Protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry) (No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 699 of 2006).

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Transport/storage Quarantine Birds

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

These Regulations provide for the measures to be applied in the event of a suspect or confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5 suspected or confirmed to be of the neuraminidase type N1 in wild birds in Ireland. The Regulations provide for the establishment of protection and surveillance zones and the measures to be applied therein in the event of a suspect or confirmed incidence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in wild birds in Ireland. Measures co

Full text

English

Website

www.agriculture.gov.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 2006/415/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 in poultry in the Community and repealing Decision 2006/135/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Poultry, Birds, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

European Communities (Protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 491 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX