Article 3U.K.Selection of holdings for checks
The competent authority shall select the holdings to be checked on the basis of a risk analysis which shall take account of at least the following:
the number of animals on the holding;
animal health considerations, and in particular the existence of previous outbreaks of animal diseases;
the amount of annual premium for ovine and caprine animals claimed and/or paid to the holding;
significant changes in comparison with the situation in previous annual inspection periods;
the results of checks carried out in previous annual inspection periods, in particular, the proper keeping of the holding register and movement documents;
proper communication of information to the competent authority;
other criteria to be defined by the Member State.