S.L. 437.95 ст. 29Epizootic investigation.

(1) The epizootic investigation initiated in accordance with rule 28(b)(iii) shall be carried out where the examination provided for in rule 28(a) shows the presence of:

(a) an exotic disease listed in Part II of Schedule IV in any Member State; or

(b) a non-exotic disease listed in Part II of Schedule IV in Member States, zones or compartments with a health status categorised as being either "disease-free" or "undetermined" (not known to be infected but not subject to a programme for achieving disease-free status), for the disease in question.

(2) The epizootic investigation provided for in sub-rule (1) shall be aimed at:

(a) determining the possible origin and means of contamination;

(b) investigating whether aquaculture animals have left the farm or mollusc farming area during the relevant period preceding the notification of the suspicion provided for in rule 26(1);

(c) investigating whether other farms have been infected.

(3) Where the epizootic investigation provided for in sub-rule

(1) shows that the disease may have been introduced into one or more farms, mollusc farming areas or unenclosed waters, the Member State concerned shall ensure that the measures provided for in rule 28 are applied in such farms, mollusc farming areas or unenclosed waters: Provided that in the case of extensive water catchment areas or coastal areas, the department may decide to limit the application of rule 28 to a less extensive area in the vicinity of the farm or the mollusc farming area suspected of being infected where it considers that such less extensive area is sufficiently large to guarantee that the disease does not spread.

(4) Where necessary, the department of neighbouring Member States or third countries shall be informed of the suspected case of disease. In that event, the competent authorities of the Member States involved shall take appropriate action to apply the measures provided for in this rule within their territory.