Order No. 547 of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food validating the Regulation on prevention and liquidation of bird flu. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Birds Poultry Research Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Order establishes the procedure for application of preventive arrangements by specialists of veterinary medicine in order to prevent the spread of avian influenza, the procedure for the implementation of veterinary and sanitary measures in cases of outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry farms, regardless of ownership, and wild birds, including migratory birds and wild waterfowl, and it shall be mandatory for the owners of poultry, specialists in veterinary medicine, whose activities are related of poultry farming. Official examination of biological material samples of poultry suspected of bird flu shall be performed by the authorized state laboratories of veterinary medicine. Full text Ukrainian Website zakon5.rada.gov.ua References - Legislation Repeals Joint Order No. 96 of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and the State Department of Veterinary Medicine validating the Instruction on the arrangements for combating avian influenza. Legislation | Ukraine | 2005 Keyword: Poultry, Pests/diseases, Research, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX