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Regulation No. 297 on special control for suspected or confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in wild birds.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The purpose of this Regulation is to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 from wild birds to poultry and other birds in captivity.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Notes
Amended by Regulation No. 1116 of 4 October 2006.Implementing Regulation No. 1417 of 5 December 2005 on temporary preventive measures to prevent transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza from wild birds to poultry and other birds kept in captivity.Implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR 2006-03-09 nr 297: Forskrift om s rskilte beskyttelsestiltak ved mistanke om eller bekreftet h ypatogen avi r influensa av subtype H5N1 hos viltlevende fugl.