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Division 2

United Kingdom

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The minimum number of pigs to be sampled must allow for the detection of 10 % seroprevalence with 95 % confidence in pigs in each sub-unit of the holdingf1.

Samples for virological tests may also be taken in accordance with the instructions of the competent authority, which will take into account the range of tests that can be performed, the sensitivity of the laboratory tests that will be used and the epidemiological situation.

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f1

However, if the derogation provided in Article 6(1) of Directive 2001/89/EC has been applied, sampling must concern the sub-units of the holding where pigs have been killed, without prejudice to the further examinations and sampling to be carried out on the remaining pigs in the holding, which shall be carried out in accordance with the instructions of the competent authority.