# Commission Decision of 21 June 2005 on the implementation of survey programmes for avian influenza in poultry and wild birds to be carried out in the Member States (notified under document number C(2005) 1827) (Text with EEA relevance) (2005/464/EC), Division 1

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

Cloacal swabs for virological examination shall be taken. In addition to ‘ first year ’ birds in autumn, host species with high susceptibility and increased contact with poultry (such as Mallard ducks) may offer the highest chance of success.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2005/464/annex/division/D/division/D.2/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2005-464/annex/division-D/division-D.2/division-1
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