# The Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures in Zoos) (Scotland) Regulations 2005, Regulation 5: Vaccination of susceptible birds

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(1) Following a risk assessment, the Scottish Ministers shall, if they consider it necessary to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza, vaccinate or require the vaccination of susceptible birds in zoos.
(2) If vaccination is not carried out by the Scottish Ministers, it shall be carried out in accordance with instructions issued by them.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2005/531/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/avian-influenza-preventive-measures-in-zoos-scotland-regulations-2005/regulation-5
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