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The programme must take into account the nature of the zoonosis and/or zoonotic agent concerned and the specific situation in the Member State. It must:
state the aim of the programme taking into consideration the importance of the zoonosis or zoonotic agent concerned;
comply with the minimum sampling requirements laid down in part B;
where relevant, comply with the specific requirements laid down in parts C to E; and
specify the following points:
hygiene management at farms,
measures to prevent incoming infections carried by animals, feed, drinking water, people working at farms, and
hygiene in transporting animals to and from farms.
a The results of the analysis on the samples must be known before the animals leave for the slaughterhouse. | ||
1. Zoonosis or zoonotic agent | 2. Animal population | 3. Phases of production which sampling must cover |
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All salmonella serotypes with public health significance | Breeding flocks of Gallus gallus: | |
—rearing flocks | —day-old chicks | |
—four-week-old birds | ||
—two weeks before moving to laying phase or laying unit | ||
—adult breeding flocks | —every second week during the laying period | |
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance | Laying hens: | |
—rearing flocks | —day-old chicks | |
—pullets two weeks before moving to laying phase or laying unit | ||
—laying flocks | —every 15 weeks during the laying phase | |
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance | Broilers | —birds leaving for slaughtera |
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance | Turkeys | —birds leaving for slaughtera |
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance | Herds of pigs: | |
—breeding pigs | —animals leaving for slaughter or carcases at the slaughterhouse | |
—slaughter pigs | —animals leaving for slaughter or carcases at the slaughterhouse |
date and place of sampling; and
identification of the flock/herd.
If the competent authority has approved the method of analysis used for samples taken in accordance with part B, it may require that the measures laid down in points 3 to 5 be taken when such analysis detects the presence of Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium.
Otherwise, the measures laid down in points 3 to 5 must be taken whenever the competent authority confirms a suspicion of the presence of Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium arising from the analysis of samples carried out in accordance with part B.
However, such eggs may be used for human consumption if they are treated in a manner that guarantees the elimination of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium in accordance with Community legislation on food hygiene.
‘Salmonella: absence in 25 grams’
OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 808/2003 (OJ L 117, 13.5.2003, p. 1).