Division 8.7 Article 19, point (f) — Measures to be applied on holdings in protection zones

When an official veterinarian inspects a holding where increased morbidity, mortality or change in production data have been reported, the following measures must be carried out:

1. (a)

   A check of the production and health records of the holding. If there are indications of an increase in daily mortality (> 3 times normal mortality rate of the flock) or a depression in daily egg-production (> 5 %) or a decrease in daily feed- and/or water intake (> 5 %), the standard samples must be taken from each production unit.

2. (b)

   A clinical inspection in each production unit, including an evaluation of its clinical history and clinical examinations of poultry or other captive birds, in particular those that appear sick.