Division C Final cleaning and disinfection:

For final cleaning and disinfection for the purpose of Article 57:

1. 1..

   Manure, including litter and used bedding, must be removed and treated as follows:

   1. (a)

      the solid phase of manure, including litter and used bedding, must either:

      1. (i)

         undergo a steam treatment at a temperature of at least 70 °C;

      2. (ii)

         be destroyed by burning;

      3. (iii)

         be buried deep enough to prevent access by animals; or

      4. (iv)

         be stacked to heat, sprayed with disinfectant and left for at least 42 days, during which the stack must be either covered or re-stacked to ensure thermic treatment of all layers;

   2. (b)

      the liquid phase of manure must be stored for at least 42 days, and in the case of highly pathogenic avian influenza 60 days, after the last addition of infective material.

2. 2..

   Buildings, surfaces and equipment must be thoroughly washed and cleaned by removing the remaining grease and dirt and sprayed with disinfectants.

3. 3..

   After 7 days the establishments must be cleaned and disinfected again.