Member States are required to submit for approval to the Commission programmes for the implementation of surveys for avian influenza in poultry and wild birds in accordance with the Annex attached to the present Decision. The objectives of the programmes shall be the following: (a) to estimate the prevalence of infections with avian inlfuenza virus in different species of poultry; (b) to continue surveillance for avian influenza on a voluntary basis on wild birds; (c) to contribute to the knowledge of the threats of avian influenza to animal health from wildlife; (d) to foster the connection and integration of human and veterinary networks for influenza surveillance.
2005-06-21