| Parameter | Evidence | Requirement fulfilled | Action/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Sampling period | From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 | NA | NA |
| Actual Sampling Period | 1 February 2020 to 1 December 2020 | Yes | The samples collected in January 2021 could not be reported to EFSA as an effect of the United Kingdom exiting the EU. |
| Number of samples | 164 | Impossible to evaluate | The sample size is not enough also if considering a test sensitivity value of 0.99. |
| Number of test results | 164 | 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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