2.—(1) Where any person moves live poultry or other captive birds or poultry eggs within a vaccination zone–
(a)hatching eggs must–
(i)originate from a vaccinated or unvaccinated breeding flock which has been examined with favourable results by a veterinary inspector;
(ii)have been disinfected before dispatch in accordance with instructions issued by a veterinary inspector;
(iii)be transported directly to the hatchery of destination; and
(iv)be traceable within the hatchery;
(b)eggs must originate from a vaccinated or non-vaccinated layer flock which has been examined with favourable results by a veterinary inspector and must be transported to–
(i)a designated packing centre, provided that they are packed in disposable packaging and that all biosecurity measures required by the movement licence are applied; or
(ii)an establishment for the manufacture of egg products as set out in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004(1)to be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004(2);
(c)day-old chicks must–
(i)originate from hatching eggs satisfying the conditions set out in sub-paragraph (a); and
(ii)be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry;
(d)live poultry or other captive birds must–
(i)have been vaccinated against avian influenza if vaccination is required by a declaration or notice under regulation 12(1);
(ii)have been examined by a veterinary inspector with favourable results; and
(iii)be placed in a poultry-house or shed where there is no resident poultry.
(e)poultry for slaughter must–
(i)be examined by a veterinary inspector with favourable results before loading; and
(ii)be sent directly to a designated slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to the retail distribution of poultry eggs and movements subsequent to such distribution.
O.J. No. L 139, 30.4.04, p.55.
O.J. No. L 139, 30.4.04, p.1.