The Avian Influenza (Slaughter and Vaccination) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

Regulation 16(1)

SCHEDULE Conditions for movements of poultry, other captive birds and poultry products

PART 1

1.  In this Schedule “the movement licence” means a licence issued under regulation 15(2) for the particular movement described in the relevant sub-paragraph of this Schedule.

PART 2 Movements of live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs within a vaccination zone

2.—(1) Where any person moves live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs within a vaccination zone–

(a) hatching eggs must–

(i) originate from a vaccinated or unvaccinated breeding flock which has been examined with favourable results by a veterinary inspector;

(ii) have been disinfected before dispatch in accordance with instructions issued by a veterinary inspector;

(iii) be transported directly to the hatchery of destination; and

(iv) be traceable within the hatchery;

(b) eggs must originate from a vaccinated or non-vaccinated layer flock which has been examined with favourable results by a veterinary inspector and must be transported to–

(i) a designated packing centre, provided that they are packed in disposable packaging and that all biosecurity measures required by the movement licence are applied; or

(ii) an establishment for the manufacture of egg products as set out in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004(1)to be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004(2);

(c) day-old chicks must–

(i) originate from hatching eggs satisfying the conditions set out in sub-paragraph (a); and

(ii) be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry;

(d) live poultry or other captive birds must–

(i) have been vaccinated against avian influenza if vaccination is required by a declaration or notice under regulation 12(1);

(ii) have been examined by a veterinary inspector with favourable results; and

(iii) be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry.

(e) poultry for slaughter must–

(i) be examined by a veterinary inspector with favourable results before loading; and

(ii) be sent directly to a designated slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to the retail distribution of poultry eggs and movements subsequent to such distribution.

PART 3 Movements of live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs from premises outside a vaccination zone or premises which are not under notice to premises within a vaccination zone or to premises which are under notice

3.—(1) Where any person moves live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs from premises outside a vaccination zone, or premises which are not under notice, to premises within a vaccination zone or to premises which are under notice–

(a) hatching eggs must–

(i) be transported directly to the hatchery of destination; and

(ii) be traceable within the hatchery;

(b) eggs must be transported to–

(i) a designated packing centre, provided that they are packed in disposable packaging and that all biosecurity measures required by the movement licence are applied; or

(ii) an establishment for the manufacture of egg products as set out in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 to be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004;

(c) day-old chicks must be placed in a poultry house or shed where there is no resident poultry;

(d) live poultry or other captive birds must–

(i) be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry; and

(ii) be vaccinated at the farm of destination if vaccination is required by a declaration or notice under regulation 12(1);

(e) poultry for slaughter must be sent directly to a designated slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to the retail distribution of poultry eggs and movements subsequent to such distribution.

PART 4 Movements of live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs from premises within a vaccination zone or premises which are under notice to premises outside a vaccination zone or to premises which are not under notice

4.—(1) Where any person moves live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs from premises within a vaccination zone, or from premises which are under notice, to premises outside a vaccination zone or to premises which are not under notice–

(a) hatching eggs must–

(i) originate from a vaccinated or unvaccinated breeding flock which has been examined with favourable results by a veterinary inspector;

(ii) have been disinfected before dispatch in accordance with instructions issued by a veterinary inspector;

(iii) be transported directly to the hatchery of destination; and

(iv) be traceable within the hatchery;

(b) eggs must originate from a vaccinated or non-vaccinated layer flock which has been examined by a veterinary inspector and shall be transported to–

(i) a designated packing centre, provided that they are packed in disposable packaging and that all biosecurity measures required by the licence are applied; or

(ii) an establishment for the manufacture of egg products as set out in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 to be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004;

(c) day-old chicks must–

(i) not have been vaccinated;

(ii) originate from hatching eggs satisfying the conditions set out in paragraph 2(1)(a) or 3(1)(a) or 4(1)(a);

(iii) be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry;

(d) live poultry or other captive birds must–

(i) not have been vaccinated;

(ii) have been examined by a veterinary inspector; and

(iii) be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry;

(e) poultry for slaughter must–

(i) be examined by a veterinary inspector before loading; and

(ii) be sent directly to a designated slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to the retail distribution of poultry eggs and movements subsequent to such distribution.

PART 5 Meat obtained from poultry kept within a vaccination zone or premises under notice

5.—(1) For meat obtained from vaccinated poultry kept within a vaccination zone or premises under notice and which have been sent for slaughter, that poultry must–

(a) have been vaccinated with a vaccine specified in a declaration or notice under regulation 12(1);

(b) have been inspected and tested with favourable results by a veterinary inspector;

(c) have been clinically inspected by a veterinary inspector within 48 hours before loading and if appropriate any sentinel birds on the premises must have been examined by a veterinary inspector; and

(d) have been sent directly to a designated slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.

(2) For meat obtained from non-vaccinated poultry kept within a vaccination zone or premises under notice and which have been sent for slaughter, the poultry must have undergone monitoring by a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector.

PART 6 General provisions

Movement outwith the United Kingdom of poultry or other captive birds from Scotland

6.  The movement outwith the United Kingdom of poultry or other captive birds kept within a vaccination zone or premises under notice from Scotland is prohibited unless authorised by the receiving Member State.

(1)

O.J. No. L 139, 30.4.04, p.55.

(2)

O.J. No. L 139, 30.4.04, p.1.