# Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1136 of 10 August 2018 on risk mitigation 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(2018) 5243) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 8: Increased surveillance in wild birds

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

1. The appropriate Minister shall ensure that increased surveillance of wild bird populations and further monitoring for dead or sick birds is carried out in accordance with the guidelines on the implementation of surveillance programmes for avian influenza in wild birds set out in Annex II to Commission Decision 2010/367/EU adopted in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2005/94/EC.
2. The appropriate Minister may target sampling and laboratory testing of wild birds on species and geographical areas previously unaffected by HPAI.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2018/1136/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2018-1136/article-8
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