A transmissible disease that has the potential for rapid spread, irrespective of national borders, is of serious public healthor socio-economic consequence, e.g. due to a major influence on international trade of animals and animal products. Eradication of the disease is a national concern and involves governmental action. In the case of KSA, HPAI in poultry is considered an epidemic disease, whichby law must be notified if it is suspected or diagnosed.