Division 4.2 A positive laying flock shall only be counted once regardless of:

1. (a)

   how often the relevant Salmonella serotype has been detected in this flock during the production period;

   or

2. (b)

   whether the sampling was carried out at the initiative of the food business operator or by the competent authority.

However, if sampling during the production period is spread over 2 calendar years, the result of each year shall be reported separately.