It is therefore essential that such measures are applied only when they are proportionate and necessary, such as when a disease presents, or is suspected to present, a significant risk to animal or public health.
Tá sé ríthábhachtach mar sin nach gcuirfear na bearta sin i bhfeidhm ach amháin nuair atá siad comhréireach agus riachtanach, amhail nuair atá galar i láthair nó go bhfuiltear in amhras go bhfuil riosca suntasach ann do shláinte ainmhithe nó sláinte phoiblí.