PART IIIAQUATIC ANIMALS

CHAPTER IDisease control measures for category A diseases in aquaculture animals

Section 1Preliminary disease control measures in the event of suspicion of a category A disease in aquaculture animals

Article 71Investigation by the competent authority of the suspicion of a category A disease in aquaculture animals in an establishment

1

In the event of the suspicion of a category A disease in aquaculture animals in an establishment in accordance with Article 9(1), (3) and (4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/689, the competent authority shall immediately conduct an investigation to confirm or rule out the presence of the suspected listed disease.

2

In the course of the investigation referred to in paragraph 1 the competent authority shall ensure that the official veterinarians perform at least:

a

clinical examinations of aquaculture animals; and

b

the collection of samples for laboratory examination.