# Commission Decision of 29 January 2004 on the implementation of surveys for avian influenza in poultry and wild birds in Member States, to be carried out during 2004 (notified under document number C(2004) 134) (2004/111/EC), Division C.1: Survey design and implementation

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Liaisons with bird conservation/watching institutions and ringing stations are necessary. Sampling will probably be best carried out by staff from these groups/stations. Cooperation with hunters for obtaining samples from birds that are hunted may also be possible.
Experience with the previous surveys has shown that the virus isolation rate was extremely low, therefore sampling should focus on the birds migrating south during autumn and early winter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2004/111/annex/division/C/division/C.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2004-111/annex/division-C/division-C.1
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