ANNEX XIVCRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING RESTRICTED ZONES AS REGARDS CATEGORY A DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS

1.Restricted zones as referred to in Article 85 must be defined on a case-by-case basis taking into account at least the following factors:

  1. (a)

    the accumulated number, the accumulated percentage and the distribution of the mortalities of molluscs/crustaceans/fish in the establishment or group of farming establishments infected with category A diseases;

  2. (b)

    relevant information regarding movements to and from the infected establishment(s);

  3. (c)

    the distance to and density of neighbouring establishments;

  4. (d)

    the presence of wild aquatic animals;

  5. (e)

    any knowledge concerning mortalities, suspected cases or outbreaks in wild aquatic animals which are, or could be related to the specific category A disease;

  6. (f)

    the proximity to processing establishments, and the species present at those establishments, especially as regards listed species;

  7. (g)

    farming practices applied in the affected and neighbouring establishments;

  8. (h)

    hydrodynamic conditions and other identified factors of epidemiological significance.