Article 17 Obligations on operators of confined establishments for terrestrial animals

Operators of confined establishments for terrestrial animals referred to in Article 16 shall:

1. (a)

   X1put in place the necessary arrangements to perform veterinary post-mortem examinations in appropriate facilities in the establishment or in a laboratory;

2. (b)

   secure by contract or by means of another legal instrument the services of an establishment veterinarian who shall be responsible for:

   1. (i)

      supervising of the activities of the establishment and compliance with the requirements for approval laid down in Article 16;

   2. (ii)

      reviewing of the disease surveillance plan referred to in point 2(a) of Part 9 of Annex I whenever required and at least annually.