1.The birds shall be quarantined for at least 30 days in an approved quarantine facility or centre (the quarantine).
2.At least at the beginning and the end of quarantine of each consignment, the official veterinarian shall inspect the conditions of quarantine, including an examination of the mortality records and a clinical inspection of the birds in the approved quarantine facility or in each unit of the approved quarantine centre.
However, the official veterinarian shall carry out inspections more frequently if required by the disease situation.