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Article 17

United Kingdom

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1.

A Member State in which voluntary or compulsory prophylactic vaccination against Newcastle disease is carried out shall inform the Commission and the other Member States.

2.

The information given in accordance with paragraph 1 must specify:

  • the characteristics and composition of the vaccine to be used;

  • the procedures for supervision of the distribution, storage and use of vaccines;

  • the species and categories of poultry which may or shall be subject to vaccination;

  • the areas in which vaccination may or shall be carried out;

  • the reasons for which vaccination is carried out.

3.

Member States may provide for the establishment of a vaccination programme for racing pigeons. Where this is the case, they must notify the Commission. Without prejudice to such a programme, the Member States shall ensure that the organizers of races and shows take the necessary steps so that only racing pigeons which have been vaccinated against Newcastle disease may be entered in races and shows.

4.

The detailed rules for applying this Article, in particular with respect to the criteria to be adopted, and any derogations that may be granted taking into account the health status of the Member States shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 25.