Article 3 Selection of holdings for checks

The competent authority shall select the holdings to be checked on the basis of a risk analysis which shall take account of at least the following:

1. (a)

   the number of animals on the holding;

2. (b)

   animal health considerations, and in particular the existence of previous outbreaks of animal diseases;

3. (c)

   the amount of annual premium for ovine and caprine animals claimed and/or paid to the holding;

4. (d)

   significant changes in comparison with the situation in previous annual inspection periods;

5. (e)

   the results of checks carried out in previous annual inspection periods, in particular, the proper keeping of the holding register and movement documents;

6. (f)

   proper communication of information to the competent authority;

7. (g)

   other criteria to be defined by the F1appropriate Minister.