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Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 81

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 81

Disease control measures for listed diseases as referred to in point (b) of Article 9(1) in wild animals

Article 81

In the event that the competent authority of an affected Member State suspects or officially confirms the outbreak of a listed disease as referred to in point (b) of Article 9(1) in wild animals, it shall throughout its territory, or in the area or zone concerned, as relevant for that outbreak: (a) apply the disease control measures laid down in the compulsory eradication programme provided for in Article 30(1) for that listed disease; or (b) initiate a compulsory eradication programme, where the eradication programme provided for in Article 31(1) for that listed disease has not yet been applied due to the previous absence of that disease or freedom from it, and if measures for wild animals are necessary in order to control and prevent the spread of that disease.

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CitationArticle 81 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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