# Commission Decision of 27 August 2007 on introducing preventive vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza and related provisions for movements in the Netherlands (notified under document number C(2007) 3977) (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (2007/590/EC), Article 2: Definitions

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

For the purpose of this Decision, the definitions laid down in Article 2 of Directive 2005/94/EC shall apply.
The following definitions shall also apply:
(a) ‘backyard poultry’ means chickens, turkeys and other species belonging to the Galliformes order and ducks, geese and other species belonging to the Anseriformes order which are kept by their owners:
(i) for their own consumption or use; or
(ii) as pets.
(b) ‘organic’ and ‘free-range layers’ means:
(i) laying hens as defined in Article 2(2)(a) of Council Directive 1999/74/EC; and
(ii) which have access to open runs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2007/590/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2007-590/article-2
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