Division 8.18 Article 42(1) and (3) — Measures to be applied in contact holdings

When an official veterinarian inspects a contact holding, the following measures must be carried out:

1. (a)

   A check of the production and health records of the contact holding, if such records exist.

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.

3. (c)

   The standard samples must be taken from each production unit or when poultry or other captive birds are killed.