Initially the following must be described for each zoonosis and zoonotic agent (later only changes have to be reported):

1. (a)

   monitoring systems (sampling strategies, frequency of sampling, kind of specimen, case definition, diagnostic methods used);

2. (b)

   vaccination policy and other preventive actions;

3. (c)

   control mechanism and, where relevant, programmes;

4. (d)

   measures in case of positive findings or single cases;

5. (e)

   notification systems in place;

6. (f)

   history of the disease and/or infection in the country.