This Decision lays down certain protection measures to be applied in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in the territory of a Member State, caused by a highly pathogenic influenza A virus of subtype H5, whether suspected or confirmed. The aim is to prevent the spread of avian influenza into the disease free parts of the Community through movement of poultry, other birds as well as products thereof.
This Decision lays down certain protection measures to be applied in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in the territory of a Member State, caused by a highly pathogenic influenza A virus of subtype H5, whether suspected or confirmed. The aim is to prevent the spread of avian influenza into the disease free parts of the Community through movement of poultry, other birds as well as products thereof.
This Decision shall apply until 30 June 2007.
Title:
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.
Country:
European Union
Type of document:
Regulation
Date of text:
2006
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Repealed:
No
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