Division 3 The animals to examine and the sampling method must be chosen in accordance with the instructions of the competent authority and with the relevant contingency plan as referred to in Article 43 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. The animals to examine and the sampling method must take into account the disease profile and:

the purpose of the sampling;

the listed species kept in the establishment;

the number of animals of listed species kept in the establishment;

the category of the kept animals;

the available production, health and traceability records of the kept animals relevant for the investigation;

the type of establishment and the husbandry practices;

the level of exposure risk:

1. (i)

   likelihood of exposure to the disease agent or to the vector;

2. (ii)

   absence of immunisation of the animals due to vaccination or maternal immunity; and

3. (iii)

   history of residence in the establishment;

other relevant epidemiological factors.