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Government Decree on precautionary measures to prevent the transmission of avian influenza between wild and domestic birds (No. 814 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Pests/diseases Monitoring Data collection/reporting Poultry Birds Disinfection/disinfestation Ranching/captive breeding Biosecurity
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Government Decree entered into force on 7 December 2017.
Abstract

The present Decree lays down provisions on the prohibitions and measures aimed at preventing the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza from wild birds to poultry and other captive birds, and which are binding on those in charge of captive birds. It further contains provisions on measures for the early detection of infections. The Decree contains detailed rules on the obligation to report suspected avian influenza in birds; duties of the National Food Safety Authority; requirements for the care of captive poultry and other birds, including access to drinking water and feed; prohibition to keep poultry and other birds in captivity outdoors; etc.

Full text
Swedish
Website
mmm.fi