100. Regulation of the Federal Minister for Health, Family and Youth on health checks and hygiene measures in poultry farms (Poultry Hygiene Regulations 2007)

On the basis of § 2 (1) to (3) of the Animal Health Act (TGG), BGBl. I n ° 133/1999, as last amended by the Federal Law BGBl. I n ° 142/2003 and the Federal Law BGBl. I n ° 6/2007, is being prescribed in agreement with the Federal Minister for Finance and the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, the Environment and Water Management:

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1. MAIN ITEM-GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ § 1 to 6

2. MAIN ITEM-GENERAL HYGIENE AND CONTROL PROVISIONS FOR BUSINESSES

§ § 7 to 14

3. MAIN ITEM-Special provisions for parent companies and breeding farms for breeding poultry

§ § 15 to 28

1. Section-Operational working methods and hygiene

§ § 15 to 18

Section 2-Investigation provisions for breeding poultry

§ § 19 to 27

3. Section-Government killing arrangements

§ 28

4. MAIN PIECE-SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BRODDERS AS WELL AS CHICKS-, POULTRY-AND YOUNG ANIMAL SUPPLY COMPANIES

§ § 29 to 34

5. MAIN ITEM-SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR POULTRY FARMS

§ § 35 to 38

6. MAIN PIECE-SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LAYING HENS

§ § 39 to 43

1. Section-Operational working methods and hygiene

§ § 39 to 40

2. Section-Investigation provisions for laying hens

§ § 41 to 43

7. MAIN ITEM-SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TRADE WITH OTHER MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA)

§ § 44 to 62

8. MAIN ITEM-FINAL PROVISIONS

§ § 63 to 65

1. MAIN PIECE

General provisions and scope

§ 1. (1) This Regulation shall apply to the following establishments:

1.		Poultry-parent companies (breeding and propagating enterprises),
2.		fraterries,
3.		Kitchens-and poultry-young animal supply companies,
4.		breeding farms for farmed poultry,
5.		Rearing farms for young henchmen,
6.		Legehennenbetriebe and
7.		Poultry farms.

(2) This Regulation shall not apply to:

1.		the keeping of poultry, the meat and eggs of which are used exclusively for the private domestic use of the keeper;
2.		the keeping of herds of less than 350 animals in which only the direct supply of meat and eggs in small quantities by the producer to the final consumer or to local retail establishments directly to the final consumer the final consumer, shall be made;
3.		Holdings exclusively for the breeding and keeping of ornamentals.

(3) Food legislation, provisions on ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection, as well as provisions of the Veterinary Import and Internal Market Regulation 2001 (EBVO 2001), BGBl. II No 355/2001, as last amended by BGBl. II No 129/2006, and the Animal Health Act (TSG), RGBl. No 177/1909, as last amended by BGBl. I n ° 136/2006, remain unaffected. In the event of a declaration of an epizootic disease which is to be notifiable according to the TSG or a regulation based thereon, or where there is a suspicion of the presence of such a disease, the provisions of the TSG shall be

(4) Investigations and checks carried out in the framework of voluntary health programmes carried out by associations for quality assurance may be carried out by the Federal Minister for Health, Family and Youth as investigations and controls in the sense of of this Regulation. The recognition shall be given for the respective examinations and checks of a particular programme by means of the "Official Veterinary News" (Official Veterinary Messages).

Definitions

§ 2. For the purposes of this Regulation:

1.		official sampling: sampling to be carried out in accordance with this Regulation by an official veterinarian;
2.		official veterinarian: an official veterinarian or a veterinarian appointed by the provincial governor in accordance with Section 2 (6) of the TGG for the implementation of measures pursuant to this Regulation;
3.		Veterinary surgeon: a professional veterinarian who is drawn up by the farmer in accordance with § 3 (1) and is under the supervision of the district management authority, who carries out the sampling and health checks provided for in this Regulation, in so far as they are not official sampling or health checks;
4.		Establishment: an independent unit or entity in the same location, comprising at least one of the following areas of activity (operating modes or production units):
a)			Poultry-parent holding: holding poultry for the production of hatching eggs;
b)			Hatchery: Operations whose activities include the laying down and incubation of hatching eggs, the hatching and the supply of self-incubated day-care chicks;
c)			Kitchens and poultry-young animal-supply operations: establishment which does not place on the market the self-reputable chicks or young animals;
d)			Breeding farm for breeding poultry: establishment whose activity consists in keeping and caring for the breeding poultry, up to the maturity of the Lege or Breeding ripe;
e)			Farm for young henchmen: establishment, the activity of which is in keeping and caring for young henchmen up to the level of legends;
f)			Laying hens: holding, in which laying hens are held for the purpose of production of consumption;
g)			Poultry farm: holding in which poultry is kept for the purpose of meat production, and a holding holding poultry for egg production if the animals are intended for slaughter at the end of the leasing;
5.		Breast waste: waste from hatcheries produced during the hatching and hatching process, such as ornamental eggs, splint bleaches, eischales, brood dust, flaum and dead chicks;
6.		Hatching eggs: eggs of the poultry defined under Z 9, which are intended for incubation;
7.		disinfection: measures to kill or inactivate the pathogens of zoonoses and poultry diseases;
8.		One-day chicks (chicks): all poultry, at an age of less than 72 hours, which have not yet been fed; however, the agents (Cairina moschata) or intersections thereof, even if they have already been fed;
9.		Poultry: chickens, turkeys (turkeys), guinea fowl, ducks, geese, pigeons, quails, reboilers, pheasants and ratites (crucibles or rains) which are used for breeding and reproduction, the production of meat or consumer eggs or the increase in the number of wild stocks are reared or held in captivity;
10.		Herd: a number of animals with approximately equivalent health status, held in a common stables or spout, and forming an epidemiological unit by means of joint airspace, joint feeding and tränkeanlagen and other joint care facilities;
11.		Poultry: poultry at an age of 72 hours or more, raised or held for the production of meat and/or consumption eggs or the increase of wild-stock in captivity;
12.		Sampling and health checks: the measures provided for in this Regulation on health monitoring;
13.		Quarantine station: establishment in which the poultry, without direct or indirect contact with other poultry, is kept in the most complete isolation possible, so as to ensure that an observation prescribed by the Animal Health Act (including: (a) may be carried out in the context of notifiable animal diseases;
14.		Poultry: poultry which is transported directly to a slaughterhouse in order to be slaughtered there as soon as possible and at the latest, provided that no animal welfare rules are in place, 72 hours after the arrival;
15.		Veterinary checks (check-ups): control of the holding by the official veterinarian for the purpose of monitoring the health control programme prescribed in this Regulation and the other provisions of this Regulation;
16.		Decorative Poultry: poultry whose products are not intended for human consumption;
17.		breeding poultry: poultry at an age of 72 hours or more intended for the production of hatching eggs;
18.		Approved laboratory: a laboratory accredited for the examination prescribed in this Regulation.

Veterinarians of the establishment and care

§ 3. (1) In accordance with this Regulation, the farmer shall use a veterinarian for sampling and health checks (care veterinarian). The farmer shall announce the name and professional seat of this veterinary surgeon from the district administration authority. The veterinarian must be instructed by the district administration authority for his activities in accordance with this Regulation. This administrative authority shall then be carried out if there are no objections under subsection (2) or (3). Deputy supervisors can also be appointed with communication via the announcement of the holder of the company. The care veterinarian shall be under the supervision of the District Administrative Authority in respect of his/her duties under this Regulation.

(2) The appointment of the veterinarian in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be revoked by the district administrative authority if:

1.		the care veterinarian renouncing the pursuit of this activity, or
2.		the veterinary surgeon is permanently incapable of performing the duties assigned to him in accordance with this Regulation; or
3.		the care veterinarian has been punished more often than twice for transgression of food or veterinary legislation; or
4.		has not, intentionally or grossly negligently, been held more than twice in the last five years in written instructions on the conduct of investigations, reporting duties and controls and has therefore been warned twice in writing, or
5.		Farmers shall apply for this procedure with the simultaneous nomination of another appropriate veterinarian.

(3) The district administrative authority shall notify the farmer of the assignment as referred to in paragraph 1 and the revocation referred to in paragraph 2. In the event of the withdrawal pursuant to paragraph 2 (2) (1) to (4), the latter shall have to consult with another care veterinarian and shall comply with the provisions of paragraph 1.

(4) Subordinations pursuant to Section 3 (1) of the Poultry Hygiene Regulations in 1998, BGBl. II No 188/1998, or § 3 (1) of the Poultry Hygiene Regulations 2000, BGBl. II No 243/2000, shall be deemed to be an application within the meaning of this Regulation.

(5) As far as sampling may be carried out by the farmer, this has to be done according to the instructions given by the care veterinarian; the provisions of § § 12 and 24 of the Veterinary Act, BGBl. No. 16/1975, as last amended by the Federal Act BGBl. I n ° 135/2006, remain unaffected.

(6) In the course of the notifications pursuant to paragraph 1, the establishments shall be registered by the district administration authority, unless this has already been done in accordance with other provisions.

Sampling and sampling

§ 4. (1) The samples shall be examined in an approved laboratory if they are not investigations carried out by means of a rapid test on the spot. In the case of official sampling or salmonella samples, the samples shall be carried out in an approved laboratory, in accordance with Annex A to be examined. The examinations required by this Regulation shall be carried out via the database of the Austrian poultry health service.

(2) The sampling and examination of the samples shall be carried out in accordance with the Annex B shall be carried out.

Control investigations and records

§ 5. The farmer shall provide all necessary assistance in the conduct of veterinary checks (check-ups) and other administrative measures.

The farmer and the veterinary surgeon shall record the checks carried out by each of them and the results thereof within 24 hours in writing or by means of computerized data processing. The designated veterinarian has to hand over the records written by him to the farmer as far as possible. This Protocol shall be kept by the farmer for at least three years and shall be presented at the request of the Authority for inspection or, in the case of computerized data processing, to be printed.

Investigation Cost

§ 6. The farmer shall carry out, at his own expense, the sampling and controls (including laboratory tests) provided for under this Regulation, which are to be carried out by him or by the veterinarian responsible, or by the Commission.

(2) The fees for official sampling and testing as well as for veterinary checks (check-ups) in establishments pursuant to Article 1 (1) shall be:

1.		until 31 December 2007 on the basis of the tariff laid down in accordance with section 47 of the meat examination law in accordance with Article 6 (2) of the poultry hygiene regulations 2000,
2		from 1. January 2008, unless they are carried out in the context of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection, on the basis of a tariff to be determined by the provincial governor pursuant to Article 7 (3) (2) (2) of the TGG,
to be paid by the farmer.

(3) Cost compensation and sponsoring by third parties shall remain unaffected.

2. MAIN PIECE

General hygiene regulations for establishments

§ 7. (1) Only water, which meets the requirements of the Drinking Water Ordinance, BGBl, may be used in establishments according to § 1 (1). II No 304/2001, which is the equivalent of the Directive.

(2) In establishments according to § 1 (1) (1), (1), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7), only fodder must be used where appropriate measures have been taken to prevent the contamination with salmonella or to kill any salmonella present. Unless, on the basis of the rules laid down in the legislation on animal feed, samples of each batch of production must be kept for a given period and provided that such batches are to be preserved by appropriate means, Recording of the farmer cannot be determined at any time, so that a sample can be taken from each feed delivery in a quantity of one kilogram, with corresponding information on the type, quantity, origin, delivery date and batch number , and closed until slaughter (for a maximum of six months) of the to store the animals fed safely in a suitable manner. At the request of the Authority, these samples shall be made available free of charge as an examination material for investigations in accordance with § 26.

(3) Operating facilities, buildings, facilities and equipment must be in good condition, ensuring compliance with good hygiene conditions, and easy cleaning and disinfection operations are practicable. They are constantly waiting to be maintained and maintained.

(4) The location, arrangement and production of the installations, facilities and objects must be suitable for the type of production in question and must enable the prevention of the introduction and spread of diseases.

(5) In the premises of the operating buildings, appropriate precautions and measures shall be taken to ensure that the intrusion of insects, birds, rodents and other animal pests is halted as far as possible. Windows, doors and facilities for lighting and stable climate control must be appropriately designed. Building sites must be fixed; outer walls must be freely accessible, plant growth is to be prevented by appropriate measures. Other domestic animals must be kept away from the premises.

(6) If several production units are operated at one site or if several herds are held, then a clear separation between the individual functional areas or stable spaces shall be ensured.

(7) The establishments may only keep such poultry subject to the provisions of this Regulation. In any case, the holding of such poultry has to be clearly separated from the ornamentals and other birds.

Special hygiene regulations for businesses

§ 8. (1) In cooperation with the veterinary surgeon, the farmer shall establish hygiene rules for the production and have demonstrably brought to the attention of the operating staff.

(2) The entering of stables and hatcheries is only permitted with overwear (including headgear) and ready-to-place footwear at the entrances provided for the respective area of the respective area. Footwear that can be used several times must be disinfected before entering and after leaving the rooms. For this purpose, it is possible to set up a disinfection facility at the entrance. Overwear which can be used several times is regularly to be cleaned and disinfected.

(3) The farmer shall ensure that non-operating persons only with his consent and in his company or in the company of a member of the company entrusted with his or her support and in compliance with all of the employees who are responsible for the operation of the company Enter hygiene requirements. Persons who are legally entitled to do so shall, if possible and not at risk, have the right to notify the farmer before entering and to comply with the hygiene requirements.

Cleaning and disinfection

§ 9. (1) Prespaces, stables and their fortified outflows and accesses, as well as their facilities and equipment, shall be subjected to thorough cleaning after each removal of the poultry. Cleaning shall include the following:

1.		the removal of the excrement, litter, residues and other waste, as well as a thorough dry cleaning, and
2.		the wet cleaning to be included.
Disinfection must be carried out after cleaning.

(2) After the removal of poultry on the basis of measures within the meaning of § 27, the procedures for cleaning and disinfection shall be determined by the official veterinarian at the appropriate level in each case. The success of the disinfection is to be controlled by bacteriological examinations before re-use. For this purpose, 60 samples of barn floor and walls, lining, potions and stables, as well as other critical points of the stables can be found in accordance with the instructions of the official veterinarian. The samples may be combined for the examination into a collection sample.

(3) On free, non-fortified areas (outflows), after each removal of the poultry, the excrements, fodder residues and other waste must be removed as thoroughly as possible. In order to minimise the contamination with undesirable germs, appropriate measures of pasture and grazing techniques are to be carried out on a regular basis by the farmer.

(4) Litter, excrement and other waste removed from the stables and surfaces shall be stored in such a way as to prevent the retransmission of pathogens to stables, spaces and surfaces.

(5) Stallspaces and areas may not be used until the end of the cleaning and disinfection in accordance with paragraph 1, but not earlier than seven days after the last herd has been removed, and the poultry must be refilled. This period shall be 14 days after measures within the meaning of § 27 (determination of a salmonella infection).

(6) Gross waste, poultry, poultry, poultry not fit for human consumption, slaughterhouse waste and animals and hatching eggs affected by official measures within the meaning of this Regulation shall be subject to compliance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 and the Animal Materials Act (TMG), BGBl. I n ° 141/2003, to be preserved and removed.

Protective vaccinations against salmonella

§ 10. (1) Protection vaccinations against salmonella may, in accordance with § 12 TSG and the conditions of Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006 of 1 August 2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 as regards the provisions relating to the application of specific control methods in the national programmes for the control of salmonella in poultry (OJ L 327, 30.4.2004, p. No. OJ L 212 of 2 August 2006, p. 3).

(2) Farms for breeding chickens and young henchmen have all animals vaccinating against Salmonella enteritidis. The vaccination must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and must be carried out at the expense of the owner of the animal. Promotion by third parties shall be permitted.

(3) Legehennenbetriebe and parent animal holdings may only enter into vaccinated young hens according to the criteria set out in paragraph 2. The records of all vaccinations carried out shall be accompanied by young hens and shall be kept for at least three years by the laying hens holder. They shall be submitted to the competent authority and its control bodies on request.

(4) The district administrative authority may, on a reasoned request with a notification, authorise exemptions from the vaccination obligation if the animals are intended for export.

Use of antimicrobials

§ 11. (1) Anti-microbial veterinary medicinal products may be used from the entry into force of the respective Austrian control programmes in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2160 /2003/EC of 17 November 2003 on the control of salmonella and certain others by food transmissible zoonotic agents (OJ L 327, 30.4.2004 No. 1), it is not intended to combat salmonella in poultry.

(2) Exceptions to paragraph 1 may be granted by the competent district managing authority, as determined by the official veterinarian, in the cases referred to in Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1177 /2006/EC.

(3) The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to feed additives in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (OJ L 327, 22.12.2003, p. No. OJ No L 268, 18. 29 October 2003, p.

Hygiene during transport

§ 12. (1) Bruteier, one-day chicks, young animals and other live poultry may be transported either only in one-way containers or in containers which can be used several times and which are easy to clean and disinfect. The use of containers made of wood or highly absorbent material several times is prohibited.

(2) disposable containers shall be destroyed immediately after use.

(3) Reusable containers shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected immediately after each use and before re-use in suitable devices or spaces therefor.

(4) Vehicles shall be thoroughly cleaned after each movement of live poultry. Floor and interior walls of the loading structures and facilities shall also be disinfected.

(5) The movement of live poultry to the holding of destination must be carried out as soon as possible. During transport, care must be taken to prevent the escape of excrement and to keep the loss of feathers and litter as low as possible, and to prevent contact with other birds not belonging to the same consignment. (with the exception of poultry of the same type and category which satisfies the conditions of this Regulation and has the same health status).

(6) Other veterinary and animal welfare provisions and rules on animal transport shall remain unaffected.

Reporting requirements for disease suspicion

§ 13. The farmer shall immediately inform the veterinary surgeon of any indication of the presence of a contagious disease or of the presence of zoonotic agents. This one has to clarify the suspicion. Upon confirmation of the same, the farmer and the care veterinarian shall inform the district administrative authority immediately. Notifiable notions under the Animal Health Act shall remain unaffected.

(2) A suspicion according to paragraph 1 exists, in any case, if within the first three weeks of life more than five per cent of the animals fall ill or end up.

Official controls

§ 14. (1) holdings subject to this Regulation shall be regularly inspected by the official veterinarian in accordance with a plan to be drawn up by the Governor of the State in accordance with the requirements of veterinary and health-related requirements. The control shall include at least the following:

1.		the exact compliance with the health control programme provided for in this Regulation; and
2.		a study by the official veterinarian, without notice, of the state of health of all the herds of each establishment and of the state of conservation and the suitability of the buildings, premises, facilities and equipment for the use of the production in question in compliance with the other conditions of hygiene (regular veterinary inspection); samples for laboratory tests may also be taken from this point of view.

(2) The frequency of control referred to in paragraph 1 shall be measured taking into account the nature and size of the holding, including the number and severity of the deficiencies identified in the previous checks. For establishments according to the 8. The main item is to carry out the checks at least annually. In the case of the other establishments, the distance between the controls shall not exceed three years.

3. MAIN PIECE

Special provisions for poultry-parent companies and breeding holdings for breeding poultry

Section 1

Working methods and hygiene

Cashing

§ 15. (1) poultry-parent and rearing establishments may only contain animals from herds in which Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow and Salmonella hadar, and Salmonella arizonae has not been detected in the case of turkeys. This is to be substantiated by the handing over of copies of the certificates required for the production of hatching eggs in accordance with § 18 of the German Herds.

(2) If the animals are obtained from other countries, they shall comply with the conditions laid down in the Veterinary Import and Internal Market Regulation 2001 (EBVO 2001).

Recording requirements

§ 16. (1) Poultry-parent animal holdings and breeding holdings for breeding poultry shall have a herd of herds for each flock with the following minimum particulars to be given:

1.		the number of animals that have been stabled,
2.		the origin of the animals,
3.		Arrival Date,
4.		the origin of the feed used;
5.		performance data (such as weight increases, feed utilization and water consumption) and, where applicable, deviations from the racial average, as far as they exceed the normal level,
6.		losses and exits, as far as they exceed the normal level, the causes of such losses shall be indicated,
7.		time points of occurrence and types of possible diseases,
8.		the results of the diagnostic tests carried out,
9.		Vaccinations and treatments carried out (type, medicinal product, date of administration, and any waiting periods within the meaning of Section 4 (5) and 6 of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Control Act (TAKG), BGBl. I No 28/2002, as last amended by BGBl. I No 153/2005); and
10.		the nature, period of application and the waiting time in accordance with the provisions of the futures legislation for the administration of feed additives; and
11.		Intended holdings of the hatching eggs or of the young wing.

(2) The records referred to in paragraph 1 and a copy of the certificates submitted in accordance with § 15 shall be kept for at least three years and shall be submitted for inspection at the request of the authority. The provisions of the TAKG (compulsory recording by the veterinarian) as well as the residue control regulation, BGBl. II No 110/2006 idgF shall remain unaffected.

Bruteier

§ 17. (1) Bruteis are to be collected several times a day and subjected to disinfection immediately after the collection. Polluted eggs must not be used as hatching eggs and must be stored separately from hatching eggs.

(2) Bruteier may only be delivered if the packaging or packaging thereof is so marked that the parent undertaking can be identified at any time. In particular, the provisions of the regulation of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry shall apply to the production and marketing of hatching eggs and chicks of poultry, BGBl. No 580/1995.

(3) Bruteis may only be delivered to a hatchery if they come from herds which are apt to be qualified according to § 18. This is to be proved by submitting a certificate in accordance with § 18.

Products for Bruteier

§ 18. If no germ carriers or reagents are found in the investigations in accordance with § § 19 to 21, the care veterinarian will have to bear a certificate of suitability of the herd for the production of hatching eggs. Bruteis may only be released from this point in time. For the purposes of this provision, official health certificates issued in accordance with the Regulation 2001 (EBVO 2001) of the Veterinary Office for Import and Internal Market Regulation (EBVO 2001) shall also be considered as a certificate for the approved establishments.

Section 2

Provisions for examination of farmed poultry

Inspection of chickens and turkeys

§ 19. (1) The farmer shall have to arrange for each herd of chickens (Gallus gallus) or turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) of more than 250 animals to be based on Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, or Salmonella typhimurium, by the care veterinarian. Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow and Salmonella hadar is investigated:

1.		Breeding poultry flocks (rearing phase)
a)			For poultry reared for breeding purposes, the samples shall be taken and examined at least for one-day chicks, for young animals aged four weeks and two weeks prior to entry into the legee.
b)			The following samples can be found:
aa)				at one-day chicks, the diapers or litter of at least 250 chicks and in addition a maximum of ten carcases;
bb)				for young animals aged four weeks and for sampling two weeks prior to entry to the laying phase, either five paired stephorse samples or faecal samples taken from separate samples of fresh cots with a weight of each may be put together at least one gram; the samples shall be taken at random at different points of the space in which the animals are kept; has a flock in one and the same holding to more than one building Access, in each of the building complexes used for poultry farming, shall be such as: take samples;
cc)				the number of different faeces to be taken for a feces sample shall be determined as follows:

Number of animals in the herd	Number of feces to be removed
250-349	200
350-449	220
450-799	250
800-999	260
1000 or more	300

c)			Young animals from herds treated with antimicrobials in accordance with section 11 (2) shall be sampled every two weeks.
2.		Adult Breeding poultry flocks (Legephase)
a)			At least every two weeks shall be sampled and examined in all poultry flocks during the laying phase.
b)			In poultry farms whose eggs are supplied to hatcheries with a breeding capacity of less than 1000 eggs per gross pass, the samples must be in accordance with lit. (a) shall be carried out in the parent undertaking; these shall consist of separate samples of fresh cots and shall be in accordance with the conditions laid down in Z 1 lit. b sublit. bb and cc listed criteria.
c)			In the case of poultry flocks, the eggs of which are supplied to a hatchery with a breeding capacity of at least 1000 eggs per breeding pass, the samples must be taken in the hatchery. The samples comprise at least one mixed sample of visibly soiled hatch hatching (chick diapers), which can be taken as a random sample from five different places, until a total area of at least one square metre is reached. If the hatching eggs are in several incubators from a sugar ether, then such a mixing sample can be taken from each of the incubators. If there are no hordenclaves used, ten grams of egg shell residues can be removed from 25 different hatching breeds, crushed, mixed and a collection sample of 25 grams can be taken from it. Sampling is to be planned in such a way that test material is taken from each parent's herd in order to reach the sample frequency of two weeks.
d)			The sample frames according to lit. a to c may be carried out by the farmer or by a member of the operating staff responsible for the operation. However, all sixteen weeks shall be subject to official sampling, with the provisions of lit. a to c shall apply mutatily.
e)			The farmer shall disclose to the district administration authority when the activity is taken as well as in the event of a change in the office of destination (hatchery) whether the sampling shall be in accordance with lit. b or after lit. c. In the case of implementation according to lit. c is known to give the hatchery.
3.		Investigation of Salmonella gallinarum pullorum (Legephase)
a)			As far as this has not been done in the course of the studies carried out in accordance with Z 2, the farmer has to carry out an examination of Salmonella gallinarum pullorum by the care veterinarian on reaching a laying capacity of at least 10%. In the case of male animals, this examination is from the 20th. Week of week. This investigation shall be repeated annually.
b)			The farmer has to carry out an examination of Salmonella gallinarum pullorum by the care veterinarian in the case of a waste of over 20% or at an incidence rate of 20% of the leash.
c)			The examination material is internal organs and intestines or blood of five killed or killed. to use animals of the herd which are to be used immediately before sampling, and to investigate bacteriologically or serologically.

(2) The studies referred to in paragraph 1 shall also include other types of salmonella occurring.

Special provisions for turkeys

§ 20. Breeding flocks of turkeys must also be subjected to an examination on Salmonella arizonae. This must be carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in § 19 (1) (3). Section 19 (2) shall also apply.

Inspection of other poultry

§ 21. (1) In the case of farmed poultry, with the exception of chickens and turkeys, the farmer shall regularly carry out studies on Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis by the nursery veterinarian.

(2) These studies shall be carried out at least at the beginning of the emptinic period and then once a year.

(3) The number and type of samples as well as their sampling and examination methods shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 (1) (2) and (3). Section 19 (2) shall also apply.

Submission of samples

§ 22. (1) The samples taken from each of the herds may be combined into a collection sample for analysis purposes, but this shall not apply to blood samples for serological testing.

(2) The samples submitted for examination shall be accompanied by an accompanying text with the following information:

1.		the nature and extent of the sample and the sampling method,
2.		the provision of this Regulation, on the basis of which sampling has been carried out,
3.		Origin, age and stock size of the herd,
4.		Poultry type (for example, turkey or chicken) and type of use (for example, Legeelterntiere or Mastelterntiere) and
5.		in the case of animals vaccinated against salmonella, the date of vaccination (s) and the exact name of the vaccine used.

Understanding of the examination result

§ 23. (1) The investigative laboratory has the results of the investigations in accordance with § § 19 to 21 to be reported to the farmer. It shall inform the veterinarian of the home establishment and the holding of origin thereof.

(2) In addition to the provisions laid down in paragraph 1, the investigatory laboratory and the farmer who has been informed of the tests shall immediately be responsible for the assessment of salmonella in the case of salmonella. District managing authority.

(3) If the samples examined are animals vaccinated against salmonella, a notification shall be made to the district management authority in accordance with paragraph 2 if, in the case of the examination carried out by the approved laboratory, only those to be vaccinated are to be found salmonella strains were detected.

Dealing with hatching eggs in case of positive findings

§ 24. (1) Unincubated eggs of a herd, in which the investigations according to § § 19 to 21 of a herd have a positive result within the meaning of § 23 para. 2 on Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella In the case of the virus, Salmonella hadar or Puten Salmonella arizonae have been obtained,

1.		to be kept separate until the result is verified in accordance with Article 25 (1) (2) (2), or
2.		according to § 27 Z 1 lit. b to undergo a treatment or according to § 10 of the Animal Material Act, BGBl. I n ° 141/2003, to be destroyed.

(2) The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall also apply to eggs of these herds already supplied to the brethren. To this end, the Brüterei shall be notified without delay by the farmer of the delivery company via a positive examination report.

Handling of herds in case of positive findings

§ 25. (1) In the case of herds in which the samples have shown a positive result, the following shall be taken as follows:

1.		Following notification of the occurrence of Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow and Salmonella hadar in accordance with Article 23 (2), the District Administrative Authority shall have the first confirmation of the first The results shall be subject to an official sampling without delay.
2.		In the case of the official sampling according to Z 1, a sample shall be taken in each herd, the number of samples according to the table in accordance with § 19 (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1). b sublit. cc must be set. In addition, samples from the liver, the ovaries and the intestines of five animals killed or died immediately before sampling are to be taken from the herd and examined for salmonella in accordance with Z 1. For the examination, organ samples from five animals in each case may be combined to form a collection sample, but it is possible to unite samples of the intestine from other samples separately. A test for the detection of antimicrobial agents or of an effect of the samples which inhibits the growth of bacteria is to be carried out.
3.		The herd is considered to be positive if a positive result has been found on the salmonella to be studied. The flock is also considered to be positive as long as antimicrobial agents or bacterial growth inhibitory effects are detected. The test should then be repeated until no effect of inhibiting the growth of bacteria is found or the Zuchtherde is destroyed.
4.		The district administration authority may require a reasonable larger sample number if necessary.
5.		In cases where the district administrative authority has reasons to accept false positive or false negative results of the first official testing of the holding, a second official test may be carried out on the basis of feces or animals. .

(2) In the case of other salmonella, the herd concerned shall be subject to § 26 in respect of the identification of the source of contamination.

Further investigation

§ 26. In case of suspicion or if it is necessary to determine the source of contamination, the official veterinarian shall:

1.		Carry out investigations into salmonella, including feed, water, litter, dust and operating personnel,
2.		to check whether the rules and controls on the disposal and processing of animal waste have been complied with,
3.		control measures to ensure salmonella-free fodder in accordance with Article 7 (2); and
4.		shall carry out any further appropriate investigation or have it carried out.

Procedure for confirmation of a salmonella suspicion

§ 27. (1) The occurrence of Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow, Salmonella hadar or Salmonella arizonae in a building or on a review in accordance with § 25 shall be carried out in the case of a review pursuant to § 25. If confirmed, the following provisions shall apply:

1.		The animals may only be brought out of the relevant building with the consent of the district administration authority and only for the following purposes:
a)			Destruction and destruction in accordance with the relevant provisions relating to the use of animal body or
b)			Slaughtering of the clinically healthy poultry in a slaughterhouse designated by the district administrative authority under official supervision in accordance with § 13 of the meat examination ordinance, BGBl. II No 109/2006; the official veterinarian or authorised veterinarian responsible for the slaughterhouse in accordance with the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG), BGBl. I n ° 13/2005, as last amended by the Federal Law BGBl. I No 135/2006, must be informed of this decision at least three days before the shipment; this must be submitted in accordance with Section 38 (2) of this Decision.
2.		The unincubated eggs from the building in question are either in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 and of the Animal Material Act (TMG), BGBl. No 141/2003, to be destroyed or, after appropriate labelling, to be put under surveillance at a plant approved for the manufacture and treatment of egg products, where they are in accordance with the requirements of the Regulation (EC) 853/2004 of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 327, 28.11.2004, p. No. OJ No L 139, 30. 4. 55, as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005, OJ L 344, 28.11.2005, p. No. OJ No L 338, 22. 12. 2005) and Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of 3 December 2002. October 2002 laying down the health rules for animal by-products not intended for human consumption (OJ L 327, 30.12.2002, p. No. OJ L 273, 10. 10. 1, as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 208/2006, OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. No. L 36 of 8 2. 25) should be subjected to a heat treatment.
3.		In the case of herds who have been stabbed in the same building and in which the investigations in accordance with § § 19 to 21 have not revealed any suspicion, with the consent of the district administration authority by means of communication of measures in the sense of the lit. (a) and b shall be removed when the veterinarian confirms that, due to their structure, scope and functions, the herds are completely separate in terms of accommodation, posture, care and feeding Production units, so that the infection in question cannot spread from one herd to another.

(2) After the removal of Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow, Salmonella hadar or Puten Salmonella arizonae, the plant from the plant is the be subjected to thorough cleaning and disinfection in accordance with the procedure laid down by the official veterinarian in accordance with section 19 (2). In the case of restovings with poultry, it is necessary to ensure that this corresponds to the conditions of § 15.

(3) § 34 shall apply to hatching eggs already supplied to a hatchery, from a herd where the suspicion of infection is confirmed.

(4) On the basis of the results of investigations in accordance with § 26 for the determination of the source of contamination, the District Administrative Authority may, if necessary by means of a communication, establish work regulations for the retention of a new infection.

Section 3

Administrative killing arrangements

§ 28. (1) The District Administrative Authority shall notify the killing of those animals which are subject to this major item and which include the occurrence of Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow, Salmonella hadar or Salmonella arizonae has been officially confirmed by an investigation in accordance with § 25 (1) Z 2. The animal bodies are in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 and the Animal Materials Act (TMG), BGBl. I n ° 141/2003, to be destroyed.

(2) The second main item of the Animal Health Act shall apply to the compensation of animal owners.

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Special provisions for hatchery and poultry-and poultry-young animal supply companies

Operating equipment

§ 29. (1) The operating facilities, premises, facilities and equipment in hatcheries must be made of suitable materials and designed to be easily cleaned and disinfected. Floors and walls must be made of resistant, water-impermeable and washable material, and equipment must have smooth, water-repellent surfaces.

(2) The arrangement of the premises must be carried out in such a way that the work flow from the delivery of the hatching eggs to the delivery of the chicks can only take place in one direction and a transmission of pathogens between hatching eggs and chicks. is prevented. It is necessary to ensure that the following functional areas are separated in the following:

1.		Storage and classification of hatching eggs,
2.		disinfection,
3.		Pre-Bebrüten,
4.		Slippage and
5.		Sorting and packing of the chicks for shipping.

Reference to hatching eggs

§ 30. (1) Brethren may only refer to hatching eggs from such parent animal herds, whose suitability for the production of hatching eggs has been proved by the production of a certificate in accordance with § 18.

(2) Chicks and poultry juveniles may only refer to such chicks and kittens coming from the parents ' herds whose suitability for the production of hatching eggs has been proved by the submission of a certificate in accordance with § 18.

(3) Where hatching eggs, chicks or young animals are obtained from other States, the suitability for the purposes of para. 1 and 2 shall be obtained by presenting a health certificate in accordance with the veterinary import and internal market regulation 2001 (EBVO 2001). Proof.

(4) Breeders, as well as chicks and poultry juveniles, may place on the market only those chicks or young animals derived from parent animal herds whose suitability for the production of hatching has been demonstrated in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 3.

Records

§ 31. (1) Breeders, as well as chicks and poultry juvenation suppliers, shall keep written records containing the following information (as far as applicable):

1.		the date of receipt and the number of hatching eggs or animals that have been taken,
2.		the holding of origin of hatching eggs or animals,
3.		Slippage results in hatcheries,
4.		observed anomalies or disease symptoms,
5.		losses and exits; as far as they exceed the normal level, their causes shall be indicated;
6.		vaccinations or other treatments,
7.		and its results,
8.		Establishments of the animals given.

(2) The records referred to in paragraph 1 and a copy of the certificates and certificates submitted pursuant to section 30 (1) to (3) shall be kept for a period of at least three years and shall be submitted for inspection at the request of the authority.

Special hygiene measures in hatcheries

§ 32. (1) In hatcheries, hatching eggs shall be subjected to disinfection before the beginning of the incubation period.

(2) The pre-incubators shall be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis in accordance with an appropriate plan. The slippage apparatus (slippage breeder), including its accessories, as well as the sorting rooms and the equipment and equipment used in the process, must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each slip.

(3) The operating rooms and other equipment shall be kept clean and disinfected at least once a week during the operating period.

Monitoring of the hygiene condition

§ 33. (1) In order to monitor the state of hygiene in the hatchery, 60 samples must be collected regularly at intervals of six weeks during the operating period by the care veterinarian. In particular, the samples shall be flaum and dust from slippage compartments and their accessories, as well as smears of hatching walls and other furnishings. The samples must be collected in accordance with their origin to form three collection samples and subject to a bacteriological examination in an approved laboratory.

(2) For the purpose of monitoring Salmonella gallinarum pullorum (and in the case of turkeys also on Salmonella arizonae), the hatchery of those hatching eggs obtained from farms is the same as in the 8. Subject to the main item, by the care veterinarian at least once in six weeks

1.		a collection sample of cucumber space, shell remains and mkonium from each breeder and
2.		20 samples consisting of splinters or killed chicks of the second choice from each herd of origin present in the breeder on the day of taking the sample,
, and to have it examined in an approved laboratory. The samples of each herd may be combined to form a collection sample.

(3) In the case of hatcheries with a gross capacity of at least 1 000 eggs per gross pass, the provisions of section 19 (1) Z 2 lit shall apply in addition. c.

Procedure in case of suspicion or detection of salmonella

§ 34. (1) On suspicion of Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella virchow, Salmonella hadar or Puten Salmonella arizonae on the basis of studies in accordance with § § 19 to 21 In accordance with § 24, all hatching eggs of the herd concerned shall be disposed of or treated or disposed of. All hatching eggs of a hatchery originating from herds in which the occurrence of these types of salmonella has been confirmed in accordance with Article 25 (1) (2) (2) shall be in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 and the Animal Material Act (TMG), BGBl. I n ° 141/2003, to be destroyed.

(2) In the event of suspicion or confirmation of a suspicion of the presence of an infection with other types of salmonella than the one referred to in paragraph 1, an additional fraction of hatching shall be carried out during the hatching.

(3) With regard to the reporting of positive findings, the provisions of § 23 apply.

(4) In case of suspicion, the official veterinarian may arrange for an investigation of the operating staff within the meaning of § 26.

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Special provisions for poultry farms

Cashing

§ 35. Poultry farms shall be allowed to enter only those chicks and kittens which originate from parenthood herds whose suitability for the production of hatching eggs has been proved by the production of a certificate within the meaning of § 18.

Records

§ 36. (1) In the case of each flock, poultry farms shall have a herd of herds with the following minimum particulars to be given:

1.		the number of animals that have been stabled,
2.		the holding of origin of the animals,
3.		Arrival Date,
4.		the origin of the feed used;
5.		performance data (such as weight increases, feed utilization and water consumption) and, where applicable, deviations from the racial average, as far as they exceed the normal level,
6.		losses and exits, as far as they exceed the normal level, the causes of such losses shall be indicated,
7.		time points of occurrence and types of possible diseases,
8.		the date (s) of all diagnostic tests carried out and their results;
9.		the vaccinations and treatments carried out (type, medicinal product, date of administration and any waiting periods within the meaning of Section 4 (5) and (6) of the TAKG),
10.		the type, period of application and the waiting period in accordance with the provisions of the food legislation of feed additives administered,
11.		Results of all official investigations carried out in the stock and
12.		the estimated date of slaughter (s) and the number of animals intended for slaughter.

(2) The records referred to in paragraph 1 and a copy of the certificates submitted in accordance with Section 35 and the confirmation issued in accordance with Chapter X of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 (health certificate) shall be at least three years in length and, at the request of the Authority, for inspection. The provisions of the TAKG (compulsory recording by the veterinarian) as well as the residue control regulation, BGBl. II No 110/2006 idgF shall remain unaffected.

Investigation before delivery to slaughter

§ 37. The farmer shall, at the earliest three weeks before the intended slaughter, arrange for two pairs of pairings per herd to be taken by the care veterinarian and for salmonella enteritidis in an approved laboratory, and Salmonella typhimurium is studied. The results of this examination shall be entered by the laboratory in the database of the Austrian poultry health service. In the case of slaughtering of the flock in several lots, this examination must be repeated in the animals still to be slaughtered if a part of the herd is slaughtered later than 30 days after the findings.

(2) By way of derogation from paragraph 1, herds in caged holding shall be referred to in § 41 para. 2 lit. a to investigate.

(3) poultry may only be transported for slaughter if, within three days preceding the slaughter and after the result of the examination referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, it has been subjected to an examination by the supervising veterinarian, and shall be

1.		there is no evidence of any disease which has been notifiable under the TSG, or any suspicion of such disease, and
2.		there is no illness, injury or disorder of the general condition, which is to be expected to affect or exclude the use of the meat for human consumption.
In the case of this investigation, the records according to § 36 shall also be checked and the observance of any waiting time shall be checked. A confirmation (accompanying document) shall be issued in accordance with paragraph 6 hereto.

(4) If the herd is slaughtered in several lots, but within 16 days, the official veterinarian responsible for the slaughterhouse shall be the records in accordance with section 36 (1) of the LMSVG for the arrival of each part of the herd in the To make slaughterhouse available for inspection and assessment. The farmer shall enter in the herd sheet in accordance with section 36 (1) those particulars necessary for identification of the poultry (name and address of the poultry farm, means of transport, other Identity tags).

(5) Where the period between the slaughter of the first and last consignments is greater than 16 days in accordance with para. 2, a new investigation pursuant to paragraph 1 shall apply to those parts which are not slaughtered until the end of the six-day period. is required.

(6) The care veterinarian shall issue a confirmation (accompanying document) of the results of the investigations carried out in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. This confirmation shall contain at least the following information:

1.		Name and address of the poultry farm (originating establishment),
2.		the name and address of the slaughterhouse;
3.		the indication of the means of transport (in the case of transport to a slaughterhouse),
4.		identification of the poultry for slaughter by type, number and any other identification marks;
5.		the date and time of the investigation referred to in paragraph 1;
6.		Time and result of the last salmonella control carried out in accordance with § 37 and
7.		confirmation that the poultry intended for slaughter has been found to be clinically healthy and that there is no evidence or suspicion of a disease notifiable under the Animal Health Act, and that there is no other reason to do so. There is a risk of disdain, which could affect or exclude the usefulness of the meat as a food.

Slaughter

§ 38. (1) Poultry may only be slaughtered in compliance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, Regulation (EC) No 854/2004, the LMSVG and the meat examination regulation 2006.

(2) Battle poultry shall only be delivered to slaughterhouses if:

1.		a confirmation (accompanying document) according to Article 37 (6) is settled for each consignment; or
2.		for each herd, subject to the provisions of section 37 (4), the herd of herds is added by the keeper according to section 36 (1), or
3.		for each herd, an accompanying document referred to in Chapter X of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 shall be given by the competent official or approved veterinarian in the sense of the LMSVG, or
4.		A certificate corresponding to the provisions of the EBVO 2001 shall be submitted for consignments of poultry which are obtained from other States.

(3) The confirmations or certificates referred to in paragraph 1 shall be kept by the farmer at least until the end of the following calendar year and shall be submitted for inspection at the request of the authority.

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Special provisions for laying hens

Section 1

Working methods and hygiene

Cashing

§ 39. (1) Lens establishments shall not be allowed to enter animals only if:

1.		at the time of the collection, the results of these animals are free from salmonella and these results have been obtained on the basis of the following sampling:
a)			Sampling according to § 41 para. 2 lit. a and b;
b)			the samples are on the first day in the young hens, in the eighth to twelfth week as well as in the 14. to 18. week by the care veterinarian;
2.		the animals are vaccinated against Salmonella enteritidis in accordance with § 10.

Recording requirements

§ 40. For each flock, laying hens shall have a herd of herds with the following minimum particulars:

1.		the number of animals that have been stabled,
2.		the origin of the animals,
3.		Arrival Date,
4.		the origin of the feed used;
5.		performance data,
6.		Losses and exits, where they exceed the normal level, shall be indicated by their causes;
7.		time points of occurrence and types of possible diseases,
8.		the results of the diagnostic operations carried out and official examinations carried out,
9.		Vaccinations and treatments carried out (type, medicinal product, date of administration and any waiting periods within the meaning of Section 4 (5) and (6) of the TAKG) and
10.		Type, period of application and withdrawal periods in accordance with the provisions of the futures legislation in the administration of feed additives.

(2) The records referred to in paragraph 1 as well as the records in accordance with § 10 paragraph 3 shall be kept for at least three years and shall be submitted for inspection at the request of the authority.

Section 2

Provisions for the investigation of laying hens

Operational and official samples

§ 41. (1) All laying hens with herds of more than 350 animals registered in the official register of laying hens must have each herd examined for Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium in an approved laboratory.

(2) The probation of all laying hen's herds shall be carried out at the instition of the farmer at least every 15 weeks by the care veterinarian, with the first-time trial at the age of 22 to 26 weeks being carried out.

1.		For herds held in cages, two sample samples of 150 g of fresh cooking can be taken from the feces or the coke rube, each of 60 places.
2.		In the case of soil, free-land or volites, two pairs of paired boots are to be taken.

(3) An official sampling of all laying hen's herds shall be carried out at least once a year, in addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 2 (2) (1) and (2) of this Regulation.

1.		a sample of dust must be drawn up to 150 g of a number of points representative of the stables; and
2.		Tests for the detection of antibiotics and anti-microbial effects in the laboratory are to be carried out.

(4) An official sampling must also be carried out:

1.		in the case of all other herds of a holding, if Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium is detected in a herd of the holding;
2.		where a herd has been tested positive for salmonella, the first investigation as referred to in paragraph 2 is replaced by a herd of herds which has been subdued in the following;
3.		of herds, if a positive proof of inhibition is provided in the laboratory, or Antimicrobial effects have been proven.

(5) In addition, the official veterinarian may, in the event of an infection with salmonella or in the course of the clarification of food-borne outbreaks, order additional official sampling at any time.

(6) An official sampling or an examination in accordance with section 37 (1) shall replace the sampling which is due in each case in accordance with paragraph 2.

Action in the case of positive salmonella findings

§ 42. (1) If a sample has shown a positive result on Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium in accordance with § 41, this shall be the case in the case of an operational control by the care veterinarian and in the case of official control by the official veterinarian to report to the district administrative authority.

(2) If there is a positive result, the farmer shall:

1.		immediately and then every 15 weeks
a)			Of herds of up to 1000 animals 150 eggs, and
b)			Of herds of more than 1000 animals 220 eggs
		to allow the respective herd to be examined for salmonella;
2.		check the hygiene measures in accordance with the second main item of this Regulation by the care veterinarian and, in accordance with the requirements of the Austrian Poultry Health Service, be able to be recorded in accordance with the requirements of the Austrian poultry health service; and
3.		to draw up a recovery plan based on a vulnerability analysis.

Recording of sample results

§ 43. The results of tests in accordance with § 41 shall be entered by the approved laboratory in the database of the Austrian Poultry Health Service.

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Special provisions applicable to trade with other Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA)

§ 44. (1) In addition to the other provisions, establishments intending to spend poultry or hatching eggs from poultry to other Contracting States of the EEA shall also be subject to the provisions of the 7. The main item of this Regulation.

(2) Where poultry and hatching eggs are placed on the market in small batches of less than 20 animals or eggs for trade with other Contracting States of the EEA, they shall, by way of derogation from the specific provisions of this main item, only be placed on the market: meet the conditions of § 51 and § 56. However, this does not apply to the broadcasts of ratioes or hatching eggs of ratioe.

(3) Special additional guarantees recognised by the Commission of the European Communities, in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of Council Directive 90 /539/EEC (OJ L 136, 31.5.1990, p. No. OJ No L 303, 31. The Commission shall, without prejudice to the provisions of this Regulation, be required to comply with this Regulation in October 1990. These additional guarantees are to be made available by the Federal Minister for Health, Family and Youth in the "Official Veterinary News".

(4) The special provisions applicable to trade with other Contracting States of the EEA shall not apply to poultry intended for exhibitions, performances or competitions.

Approval of establishments

§ 45. (1) Companies which are subject to this main item require an authorisation within the meaning of Section 57 EBVO 2001 and must be checked by the district administrative authority to see whether the provisions of this Regulation are complied with. Farmers have to register for the review with the district administration authority.

(2) If, in the event of a review as referred to in paragraph 1, or in the event of subsequent administrative checks, it is established that the conditions for admission are not or no longer exist, the district administrative authority shall, at the request of the Party, have to be informed.

(3) The district administrative authority shall inform the Governor of the State of the results of the checks and checks. At least once a year, the Federal Minister for Health, Family and Youth has to submit a list to those establishments where the conditions for an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 4 are met. The Governor of the State shall also immediately inform the Federal Ministry in writing of all the amendments to this list.

(4) The Federal Minister for Health, Family and Youth has to allow the establishments and bodies referred to in paragraph 3 to be admitted to the "Official Veterinary News" if the verification procedure referred to in paragraph 1 has shown that the Conditions for an authorisation pursuant to this Regulation shall be available. The authorisation shall take effect on the date of publication. An identification number must be assigned to the approved establishments, the composition of which is in accordance with § 2 of the Regulation on the production and marketing of hatching eggs and chicks of poultry, BGBl. No 580/1995.

(5) An authorisation within the meaning of paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not be required in the case of those establishments which place exclusively slaughter poultry on the market.

Suspension of authorisations

§ 46. (1) The approval of a holding pursuant to § 45 shall be subject to notification by the district administration authority in the following cases:

1.		Where, in the case of a check provided for in this Regulation, the official veterinarian finds that the conditions laid down in this Regulation no longer apply to the hygiene, installation or operation of installations or equipment will be met;
2.		if the measures for permanent health surveillance provided for in this Regulation are not sufficiently complied with or if the holder of the holding does not provide the necessary support or if the assistance is not available for the purpose of shall not be kept or shall not be kept in custody;
3.		until the clarification of an in-service disdain on avian influenza or Newcastle disease according to the avian influenza regulation, BGBl. No 465/1995, or in accordance with the NCD Regulation, BGBl. N ° 466/1995, in any case even if:
a)			the establishment, in accordance with the relevant Regulation, is in a protected or surveillance zone, or
b)			the holding has received poultry or hatching eggs from an establishment located in such a protection or surveillance zone; or
c)			if another contact has taken place between the holding and one of the flocks of avian influenza or Newcastle disease, which may have been infected;
4.		until the implementation of
a)			Investigations in accordance with § 25 (official sampling after positive findings in salmonella) or
b)			Further investigations by the official veterinarian, if the checks provided for in § 44 indicate an infection with Mycoplasma gallisepticum or Mycoplasma meleagridis;
5.		until appropriate measures have been taken by the official veterinarian on the basis of the facts referred to in Z 1 or 2.

(2) The decision to suspend the suspension referred to in paragraph 1 shall be repealed if the reason for the suspension is no longer given.

Withdrawal of authorisations

§ 47. (1) The approval of a holding pursuant to § 45 shall be withdrawn if:

1.		in the holding in question, avian influenza or Newcastle disease has been detected in accordance with the avian influenza Regulation or the NCD Regulation,
2.		the presence of an infection with Salmonella gallinarum pullorum or mycoplasmas is confirmed by an examination in accordance with § 46 (1) Z 4; or
3.		the measures taken pursuant to paragraph 1 (1) (1) or (2) have not been carried out even after the expiry of a time limit set by the official veterinarian.

(2) The withdrawal of an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be effected by decision of the district administrative authority.

Re-operational authorisation

§ 48. After fulfilling the following conditions, establishments may be admitted again in accordance with § 45:

1.		in case of withdrawal due to the occurrence of avian influenza or Newcastle disease
a)			after the implementation of the measures provided for in the Avian Influenza Regulation or the NCD Regulation on Disease Control
b)			After the lifting of the protection and surveillance zone;
2.		in the case of admissions for infections with Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, Salmonella arizonae, Salmonella typhimurium or Salmonella enteritidis
a)			after the implementation of the measures provided for in Article 27, and
b)			after all other herds in the same holding, two veterinary checks (check-ups in accordance with the examination scheme in accordance with § 19 (1) Z 2 lit. b or Z 3 lit. (b) and (c) have been carried out at a distance of at least 21 days with a negative result;
3.		in the case of infection with Mycoplasma gallisepticum or Mycoplasma meleagridis, after two veterinary checks are carried out in the herd (control tests according to § 49 (2) and (3) of the examination) at a distance of at least 60 days have been carried out with negative results.

Health control programme for breeding poultry

§ 49. (1) Without prejudice to the tests provided for in § § 19, 20, 21, 33 and 37, at least the following studies shall be carried out for breeding poultry of the following species on the said pathogens (health control programme):

1.		in chickens: studies of infections with Mycoplasma gallisepticum;
2.		in Puten: Investigations on infections with Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma meleagridis.

(2) For the examination of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma meleagridis, the care veterinarian shall be rehearsed in accordance with Section 19 (1) (1) (1) (1) (1). b sublit. (cc) number per herd at the following dates:

1.		in the case of chickens aged 16 weeks and in puten aged 20 weeks;
2.		at the beginning of laying;
3.		shall be followed by continuous sampling at intervals of no more than 12 weeks.

(3) Depending on the case, blood, semen, smears or swab samples of trachees, air bags or cloaks, as well as one-day chicks may be used as sample material. The simultaneous use of sample material removed in accordance with § § 19 to 21 shall be permitted.

(4) In order to confirm the suspicion of one of the infections referred to in paragraph 1, a study carried out by the care veterinarian is to confirm that the samples are to be sent to an approved laboratory and a serological laboratory. or bacteriological examination.

Positive Findings

§ 50. (1) In the case of an investigation according to § 49 a positive finding, the district administration authority shall be notified accordingly and shall proceed in accordance with § § 46 and 47.

(2) The district administration authority may refrain from measures in accordance with § § 46 to 48 for healthy herds of an infested holding, if confirmed by the care veterinarian that the herds concerned are due to their structure, their Scope and functions in terms of accommodation, posture and feeding within the meaning of § 27 Z 1 lit. c completely separate production units, so that the infection in question cannot spread from one flock to the other.

Conditions for shipping

§ 51. (1) At the time of the processing of hatching eggs, day-old chicks, breeding, fowl or poultry poultry, the following conditions shall apply to the establishment of origin:

1.		The establishment of origin shall not be subject to animal health restrictions on poultry;
2.		the holding of origin must not be within an area for which there are animal health restrictions on poultry;
3.		the herd of origin must be free from clinical symptoms of contagious poultry disease and must be free from any suspicion.

(2) vaccinations may only be made in accordance with § 12 TSG.

Special provisions for the dispatch of hatching eggs

§ 52. (1) The herds of origin of the hatching eggs must have been in a holding authorized in accordance with § 45 at the time of the date of the failure of the eggs for more than six weeks.

(2) If the herd of origin is NCD-vaccinated animals, the herd shall be either:

1.		within 72 hours prior to dispatch from the care veterinarian, in the event of prevention from the competent official veterinarian, on the release of clinical symptoms of a contagious disease, and on the free from any suspicion of disease in this regard study or
2.		once a month, the official veterinarian responsible for examining the symptoms of the disease; in the latter case, the last examination shall not exceed 31 days at the time of the date of the failure; the current health status of the herd shall be to assess the records referred to in § 16 and the latest information to be submitted by the person responsible for the herd within 72 hours prior to dispatch; and shall provide such records and Information on suspicion of illness must be provided by the care veterinarian or The official veterinarian will examine the herd in accordance with Z 1 in order to prevent the presence of a contagious poultry disease.

(3) The hatching eggs must be disinfected and in accordance with the Regulation on the production and marketing of hatching eggs and chicks of poultry, BGBl. No 580/1995.

Special provisions for the dispatch of one-day chicks

§ 53. One-day chicks have to

1.		have emerged from hatching eggs which comply with the provisions of this Regulation (in particular § 51 (1) and (52)); and
2.		shall be free of any symptoms of a disease at the time of the failure and, on the basis of records pursuant to § 31, be free of any suspicion on this subject.

Special provisions for the dispatch of breeding and commercial poultry

§ 54. Breeding and commercial poultry must:

1.		have been in a holding since the slippage or for more than six weeks prior to dispatch in an approved establishment according to § 45, and
2.		have been examined within 48 hours prior to dispatch by the care veterinarian, in the event of prevention by the competent official veterinarian, for compliance with the conditions laid down in § 51 para. 1 Z 3.

Special provisions for the dispatch of poultry

§ 55. Poultry must be slaughtered

1.		have been in the same holding since the slippage or for more than 21 days, and
2.		within five days prior to dispatch by the competent official veterinarian, for compliance with the conditions laid down in § 51 (1) (3) (3).

Special provisions for the dispatch of poultry intended for the increase of wild stocks

§ 56. In the case of poultry intended for the increase of wild stocks, the following shall apply:

1.		It must have been in the same holding since the slippage or for more than 21 days;
2.		it shall not come into contact with poultry newly taken into the herd at least two weeks prior to dispatch;
3.		it must have been examined within 24 hours prior to dispatch by the care veterinarian, in the case of prevention by the competent official veterinarian, for compliance with the conditions laid down in § 51 (1) (3) (3);
4.		it must have been subjected to negative results from a serological investigation into the avian influenza virus of types H5 and H7, each sample being taken from the herd of origin from which the consignment is to be taken; and Although:
a)			50 samples for ducks and geese, or
b)			20 samples of other poultry;
5.		in the case of under one month old poultry, an investigation into the avian influenza must be carried out during the week prior to dispatch, either by virus isolation or by PCR on 20 cloak smears, and 20 Air-tube/Oropharynx smears of the poultry to be sent.

Special provisions for the dispatch of small lots

§ 57. (1) poultry and hatching eggs in consignments of less than 20 animals or eggs must come from herds at the time of their being sancted, which:

1.		comply with the conditions laid down in § 51 and
2.		have been located in the EEA territory since the slippage or for at least three months.

(2) All breeding animals of a consignment must have a negative reaction to Salmonella gallinarum pullorum within one month prior to dispatch or, if they have been vaccinated against salmonella, if they have undergone serological tests. bacteriological examination of the animals, a negative result has been obtained. The number of blood samples or faeces samples to be taken is according to the table in accordance with § 19 (1) Z 1 lit. b sublit. cc.

In the case of hatching eggs and 1-day chicks, the herd of origin shall be subjected to a pullorum within three months prior to the dispatch of a serological or bacteriological examination within the meaning of paragraph 2 of Salmonella gallinarum.

Special provisions for dispatch to certain areas

§ 58. In the case of dispatch to a Contracting State of the EEA or to a region of a Contracting State of the EEA whose status by the Commission of the EC pursuant to Article 12 (2) of Directive 90/539/EEC as "not vaccinating against Newcastle disease", In addition, the following conditions shall apply:

1.		Bruteier must come from herds, which
a)			are not vaccinated or
b)			are vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine, or
c)			are vaccinated with a live vaccine if the vaccination has been carried out at least 30 days prior to the collection of the eggs.

2. Day-of-day chicks must

a)			have resulted from hatching eggs which meet the conditions of Z 1, or
b)			come from a hatchery, which ensures that these eggs are incubated completely separately from eggs which do not meet the conditions of Z 1.
3.		In the case of breeding and commercial poultry, the following shall apply:
a)			It must not be vaccinated against Newcastle disease;
b)			it must have been isolated for 14 days prior to dispatch in an establishment or in a quarantine station under the supervision of the official veterinarian; no poultry which was in the holding of origin or in the quarantine station shall not be allowed to have been vaccinated against Newcastle disease 21 days prior to dispatch and no bird has been placed on the holding or quarantine station other than the animals belonging to the consignment during that period, and may also be used in the a quarantine station shall not be vaccinated;
c)			it must be carried out by the official veterinarian within 14 days prior to the dispatch of a representative serological test for the detection of antibodies against Newcastle disease pathogens (Commission Decision 92 /340/EEC, OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. No. OJ L 188 of 8 July 1992) had been subjected to a negative result.
4.		Poultry must come from herds which fulfil the following conditions:
a)			If the animals are not vaccinated against Newcastle disease, they must meet the requirements of Z 3 lit. c correspond;
b)			if they are vaccinated, they must have been tested by the official veterinarian within 14 days prior to dispatch on the basis of a representative sample to isolate the virus of Newcastle disease.

Transport containers for hatching eggs and one-day chicks

§ 59. (1) For boxes, cages and other transport containers in which hatching eggs or one-day chicks are transported, the following shall apply:

1.		They may contain only hatching eggs or one-day chicks identical to and from the same holding, in accordance with the type of poultry, category and type of poultry;
2.		they must be provided with the following information:
a)			Name of the State Party of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the region of origin of the State Party,
b)			Identification number of the establishment of origin in accordance with section 45 (4),
c)			the number of eggs or chicks in each container, and
d)			Poultry species to which the eggs or chicks belong.

(2) Where transport containers as referred to in paragraph 1 are combined for transport to larger packaging units, the number of containers combined and the information referred to in paragraph 1 (2) shall be noted in respect of these containers.

Transport containers for breeding and commercial poultry

§ 60. For cartons, cages and other transport containers in which breeding or commercial poultry are transported:

1.		They may contain only poultry which are identical in type, category and type and come from the same holding;
2.		they must be provided with the identification number of the establishment of origin in accordance with section 45 (4).

Transport through protection and surveillance zones

§ 61. Live poultry must not be transported through an area subject to animal health restrictions on poultry ('protection and surveillance zone ' in accordance with the Avian Influenza Regulation or the NCD Regulation), except where this is the case Transport is carried out via the trunk roads or railway lines designated by the governor.

Health certificates

§ 62. In the case of poultry and hatching eggs in trade with other Contracting States of the EEA, a health certificate must be carried out during transport to the place of destination, which shall:

1.		is in conformity with the relevant model set out in Annex IV to Directive 90 /539/EEC,
2.		has been issued on the date of loading in the official language (s) of the Member State of dispatch and of the Member State of destination,
3.		has a period of validity of five days,
4.		is basically intended only for a single recipient, and
5.		accompanied by the stamp and signature of an official veterinarian who, in colour, has to withdraw from the certificate.

8. MAIN PIECE

Final provisions

Personal names

§ 63. All personal names used in this Regulation shall apply equally to persons of both female and male sex.

In-force pedals and out-of-force pedals

§ 64. (1) This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2007, Article 39 of this Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 2007.

(2) Poultry Hygiene Regulations 2000, BGBl. II No 243/2000, shall expire on 30 April 2007.

Transitional provisions

§ 65. Approved laboratories in accordance with Section 2 (18) of the Poultry Hygiene Regulations 2000 shall remain in an approved laboratory in accordance with this Regulation until 1 March 2008, even if they are not accredited.

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