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Article 4 Testing of samples from poultry flocks and reporting of results of tests

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(1)

It shall be the duty of the person in charge of a laboratory to which a sample has been submitted under article 3(b) above to ensure that–

(a)

the sample is tested for the presence of salmonella in accordance with the bacteriological method set out in Part II of the Schedule to this Order; and

(b)

the result of such a test is reported in writing as soon as practicable to the person who submitted the sample.

(2)

If a person to whom a report is made under article 4(1)(b) above is not the owner or person in charge of the flock in respect of which the sample was taken, he shall immediately pass that report to the owner or person in charge of that flock.