| Parameter | Evidence | Requirement fulfilled | Action/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Sampling period | From 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 | NA | NA |
| Actual Sampling Period | 7 April 2019 to 31 January 2020 | Yes | Note: due to the UK exiting the EU, EFSA rejected all data related to activities performed after the 31 January 2020 |
| Number of samples | 302 (270 accepted by EFSA due to the Brexit) | Impossible to evaluate | The sample size is sufficient only assuming a test sensitivity value of 0.99 and a sample size of 302. The test sensitivity value, however, is not supported by adequate scientific evidence |
| Number of test results | 302 (270 accepted by EFSA due to the Brexit) | Yes | NA |
| Sensitivity | 0.99 | Impossible to evaluate | The value is not supported by adequate scientific evidence. |
| Host | Red fox | Yes | NA |
| Animal sample | Yes | Yes | NA |
| Sampling Strategy and Design Objective sampling | Objective sampling and Simple random sample | Yes | The sampling strategy is actually a convenient sampling based on biological considerations. Considered adequate in wildlife |
| Sampling point | Hunting and Road transport | Yes | NA |
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