Division 2

Rearing

1. (a)

   Rearing techniques must be based as far as possible on the ‘protected rearing’ principle and on the ‘all-in/all-out’ principle. Cleansing, disinfection and depopulation must be carried out between batches.

2. (b)

   Pedigree-breeding, breeding and rearing establishments must house only poultry:

   • from the establishment itself, and/or,

   • from other pedigree-breeding, breeding or rearing establishments in the Community approved in accordance with Article 6(a)(i), and/or,

   • imported from third countries in accordance with this Directive,

3. (c)

   Hygiene rules must be drawn up by the management of the establishment; personnel must wear appropriate working clothing and visitors protective clothing.

4. (d)

   Buildings, pens and equipment must be kept in good repair.

5. (e)

   F1Eggs must be:

   1. (i)

      collected at frequent intervals, at least daily and as soon as possible after laying;

   2. (ii)

      cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible, unless disinfection takes place at a hatchery in the same Member State;

   3. (iii)

      placed either in new or in clean and disinfected packaging material.

6. (f)

   The farmer must notify the authorised veterinarian of any variation in production performance or any other sign suggesting the presence of a contagious poultry disease. As soon as disease is suspected, the authorised veterinarian must send the samples needed for making or confirming the diagnosis to an approved laboratory.

7. (g)

   A flock history, register or data medium must be kept for each flock for at least two years after the disposal of the flock and must show:

   • arrivals and departures,

   • production performance,

   • morbidity and mortality with causes,

   • any laboratory tests and the results thereof,

   • the place of origin of the poultry,

   • the destination of eggs,

8. (h)

   Where a contagious poultry disease occurs, the results of laboratory tests must be communicated immediately to the authorised veterinarian.