# Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/263 of 14 February 2017 on risk mitigating and reinforced biosecurity measures and early detection systems in relation to the risks posed by wild birds for the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses to poultry (notified under document C(2017) 765) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 1: Subject matter and scope

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

This Decision lays down risk mitigating measures and early detection systems in relation to the risks posed by wild birds for the introduction of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) into holdings as well measures to raise awareness among owners of such risks and of the necessity to implement or reinforce biosecurity measures on their holdings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2017/263/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2017-263/article-1
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