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(13) In view of the potential of low pathogenic avian influenza viruses to mutate into highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, provision should be made for the early detection of infection in poultry aimed at a quick reaction and the adoption of appropriate and proportionate control and eradication measures which should include a system of active surveillance to be carried out by Member States. Such surveillance should follow general guidelines to be adapted in the light of further knowledge and developments in this field.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-04 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.