Inspection
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8.—(1) The owner or other person responsible for the chickens shall ensure that all chickens kept on the holding are inspected at least twice a day.
(2) Special attention shall be paid to signs indicating a reduced level of animal health and welfare.
(3) Chickens that are seriously injured or show evident signs of health disorder (including those having difficulties in walking, severe ascites or severe malformations), and are likely to suffer, shall receive appropriate treatment or be culled immediately. A veterinarian shall be contacted whenever necessary.