The reason for the change is that the European Commission has pointed out to the member states, including the Netherlands, that European regulations have been incorrectly interpreted in recent years. Until now, a restriction zone was lifted as soon as a minimum of 30 days had passed after the first disinfection of the poultry farm affected by avian influenza. The complete procedure for a cleared poultry farm consists of the following steps: It is of great importance for the entire sector that the poultry farmer starts the cleaning immediately after the end of the housing ban. Preferably, this cleaning is completed by day 23 after the first disinfection. Due to the waiting period after the first disinfection, the poultry farmer then has 16 days available for this. ...