SCHEDULE 4Measures in a protection zone

Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes24

Hatching eggs must not be moved from the zone to any hatchery, laboratory or institute unless–

a

a veterinary inspector does not suspect avian influenza in the flocks from which the eggs derive;

b

the eggs and their packaging are disinfected before dispatch; and

c

the eggs are transported in vehicles sealed by a veterinary inspector or in accordance with the veterinary inspector’s instructions.