Tuberculosis: infections with mycobacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (Mycobacterium bovis, tuberculosis, caprae, microti, africanum, canetti, bovis BCG, pinnipedii and Dassie bacillus).

Animals: bovine animals (other than calves aged less than six weeks old) and goats at the age of six months and above which are kept together with bovine animals in the sense of the Z 5.

Tbc test: Intracutaneous test using simultaneous test (simultaneous application of bovine and avian tuberculin) to Annex 3 as well as gamma-interferon assay (blood test) in the national reference laboratory in accordance with OIE's Manual of Norms Recommendations on Methods of Investigation and Vakzinen, current edition.

Tbc-suspicious slaughter findings: pathological anatomical changes of a bovine or caprine animal found during the post-mortem inspection, which suggest the presence of a tuberculous process and in which the PCR assay on Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in the national reference laboratory is not negative.

Inventory: all bovine animals and bovine animals kept in common with bovine animals, which constitute an epidemiological unit established by the Authority.

Diagnostic killing: Ordered killing with subsequent examination, which is done to clarify the subject of a tuberculosis infection of an animal.

Contact stock: Inventory which has been in contact during the last year with animals of a herd at which the disease was detected.

National Reference Laboratory: National Reference Laboratory for Tuberculosis, Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety GmbH (AGES), Institute of Veterinary Investigations Mödling.

Open form of tuberculosis: presence of pathological-anatomical changes due to a tuberculosis infection, in which the excretion of the pathogen into the environment is possible.

Isolation and differentiation as well as typification of mycobacteria: isolation and differentiation of mycobacteria according to the procedures according to the OIE manual with standards recommendations for examination methods and vaccines, current edition as well as the typing of the Erreger.

Reagent: any animal that did not react negatively in the Tbc test-that is, either positive or dubious-.

PCR examination: Investigation by means of polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-dependent method for the reproduction of certain gene sequences within a present DNA chain.

Direct shipment to slaughter: transport of animals from the affected farm without intermediate station directly to the slaughterhouse.

AGES: the Institutes of Veterinary Investigations of the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Security GmbH.

in the case of bovine animals or in the case of goats held jointly with bovine animals, clinical changes which speak for tuberculosis (clinically suspicious animal), or

where the ante-mortem inspection of bovine animals or goats held jointly with bovine animals is carried out, clinical changes which speak for tuberculosis (clinically suspicious animal), or

in the course of the conduct of the post-mortem inspection of bovine animals or goats which have been kept together with bovine animals, evidence of the presence of a tubercular process (pathological-anatomically suspicious animal) is found, or

an animal did not react negatively to a Tbc test carried out (Reagent) or

in the case of fallen bovine animals or bovine animals which have not been killed for the purpose of the production of meat, evidence of the presence of a tubercular process (pathological-anatomically suspicious evidence) is detected in an investigation according to § 1 (3) (3) Animal) or

in the case of an animal keeper or in the case of persons living with it in the same household, one in accordance with the Epidemiegesetz (BGBl. No. 186/1950) or the Tuberculosis Act (BGBl. No 127/1968), which has been shown to be a notifiable form of tuberculosis.

an indication of the understanding of the existence of clinical changes in the case of tuberculosis in the case of an animal of the population; or

in the course of an official investigation into the herd, the presence of clinical changes in the presence of tuberculosis in an animal of the herd are detected, or

is the herd of origin of a pathological-anatomically suspect animal in accordance with § 3 Z 3 or 5, or

an animal of the stock in a Tbc test carried out has not reacted negatively and is not a contact stock according to Z 7, or

animals from provisionally locked stocks, in which the official recognition of Tbc freedom at the time of shipment has been brought, or

not all animals of the stock slaughtered, ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection according to § 53 LMSVG or a post-mortem inspection in accordance with § 2 para. 2 of the Animal Health-Inveslination-Regulation, BGBl. II No 90/2007, or

the stock is a contact stock of a herd in which the disease has been identified and the official recognition of the absence of tuberculosis has been withdrawn, or where there are other reasons for contact with the pathogen, or

in the case of an animal keeper or in the case of persons living in the same household, a form of tuberculosis which is subject to a notification under the Epidemics Act or the Tuberculosis Act has been demonstrated.

the movement of bovine animals and goats from the stock shall be prohibited;

the introduction of bovine animals and goats into the stock shall be prohibited;

except for the prohibition in accordance with Z 1, the movement of bovine animals and goats to pasture shall be ensured if, according to the official veterinarian, it is ensured that:

there is no contact with other susceptible animals on these pastures; and

there is no direct or indirect contact with other susceptible animals when driving up and down;

except for the prohibition in accordance with Z 1, the direct transfer of bovine animals and goats to slaughter is, moreover, after the authorisation of the official veterinarian. Such animals are in accordance with § 3 (1) of the meat examination ordinance 2006, BGBl. II No 109/2006, to be slaughtered (special slaughter), where appropriate the submission of sample material in accordance with § 7 Z 1.

In the suspected presence of the disease, all animals must be immediately clinically examined by the official veterinarian and subjected to a Tbc test.

The clinical suspicious animal is to be diagnosed as quickly as possible by order of the authority under the supervision of the veterinary authorities as quickly as possible to be diagnosed with animal protection.

Diagnostically killed animals are to be examined by an official veterinarian for signs of Tbc pathological-anatomically. The pathological-anatomical examination by an official veterinarian shall, as far as possible, be carried out in one place with the appropriate equipment and equipment. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of lesions, which speak for an open form of tuberculosis. The official veterinarian shall have all the organs whose changes within the meaning of Annex 4 speak for the presence of Tbc, but in any case parts of the lung, the intestine, the liver, the spleen and the kidney, as well as the associated lymph nodes (at least Lnn. Retropharyngeal, bronchal, mediastinal, supramammarii, mandibulares and Lnn. mesenterici), in which case the udder lymph nodes (Lnn. supramammarii) are to be packed and labelled separately, immediately and refrigerated to the national reference laboratory.

In accordance with the possibilities and after consultation with the AGES, the Authority may order the direct transfer of such animals directly to an AGES site for the immediate diagnostic killing and examination in accordance with Z 3, which in this case has the sample material according to Z 3, but also samples of all organ parts with lesions, to cool immediately to 4 °C for further examination and to be cooled as soon as possible cooled to the national reference laboratory. The transport and the cleaning and disinfection of the transport vehicle immediately after the delivery of the animals must be ensured.

The samples shall be examined by the national reference laboratory immediately by means of PCR for tuberculosis. In particular, all parts of samples where there are pathological anatomical references to the presence of Tbc within the meaning of Annex 4 shall be used for this study.

If the examination of samples of the clinically suspicious animal by means of PCR is negative and the Tbc test is also negative for all animals of the origin stock, the Tbc suspicion is eliminated (the suspension of the status of the officially recognised animals) is eliminated. Tuberculosis-free shall be lifted by the Authority).

If samples of the clinically suspicious animal show a non-negative result in the PCR examination, the national reference laboratory shall immediately initiate the bacteriological isolation of mycobacteria and their differentiation and typing. In addition, in order to answer the question of whether pathogens of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are present, the national reference laboratory shall use all the suitably validated and scientifically recognized methods of investigation, which shall be: the EU or the OIE.

All animals of the stock are to be examined by the authorities at the earliest 60 days after disposal of the clinically suspected and non-negative animal, or at most of the last Reagent by means of Tbc test (follow-up examination).

If the Tbc test is negative for all the animals of the herd and the isolation results in a negative result, the suspicion is eliminated (the suspension of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

If the isolation is positive and mycobacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are detected, the disease is detected (the status of officially tuberculosis-free disease is to be withdrawn from the authority).

The official veterinarian-in the case of investigations as referred to in Article 1 (3), where appropriate, an appropriately trained and officially appointed veterinarian-shall have samples from all the institutions whose changes within the meaning of Annex 4 speak for the presence of Tbc, but in any case, parts of the lung, the intestine, the liver, the spleen and the kidney, as well as the associated lymph nodes (at least Lnn. retropharyngeal, bronchales, mediastinal, supramammarii, mandibulares and Lnn. mesenterici), in which case the udder lymph nodes (Lnn. supramammarii) are to be packed and labelled separately, and to be sent immediately and cooled to the national reference laboratory. In the course of sampling, particular attention should be paid to the presence of lesions, which speak for an open form of tuberculosis. By way of derogation, in the case of fallen or non-slaughtered bovine animals referred to in § 1 (3), samples of organs whose changes speak for the presence of Tbc and the associated lymph nodes shall be taken in any case. Further samples can only be taken in this case if this is possible with regard to the conservation status.

In the infected herd of origin, all animals must be examined immediately by an official veterinarian and subject to a Tbc test.

The samples in accordance with Z 1 shall be examined immediately by the national reference laboratory by means of PCR for tuberculosis. In particular, all parts of samples where there are pathological anatomical references to the presence of Tbc within the meaning of Annex 4 shall be used for this study.

If the examination of samples of a pathological-anatomically suspect animal by means of PCR is negative, the animal body of animals shall be assessed according to the general findings in accordance with § 3 (1) Z 3. If the Tbc test is also negative for all the animals of the suspected herd of origin, the Tbc suspicion in the herd is eliminated (suspension of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

If samples of the pathological-anatomically suspect animal show a non-negative result in the PCR examination, the national reference laboratory immediately results in the bacteriological isolation of mycobacteria as well as their differentiation and typing. . In addition, in order to answer the question of whether pathogens of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are present, the national reference laboratory shall use all the suitably validated and scientifically recognized methods of investigation, which shall be: the EU or the OIE.

All animals of the origin are to be investigated at the earliest 60 days after the departure of the pathological-anatomically suspect and in the PCR examination not negative animal or at most the last reagent by means of Tbc test. (Post-examination).

If the Tbc test is negative for all the animals of the herd and the isolation results in a negative result, the suspicion is eliminated (the suspension of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

If the isolation is positive and mycobacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are detected, the disease is detected (the status of officially tuberculosis-free disease is to be withdrawn from the authority).

If not all animals have been clinically and by means of Tbc test in the herd concerned, all animals which have not yet been examined must be clinically examined by the official veterinarian and subjected to a Tbc test. In accordance with Section 22 of the TSG, all Reagents are to be killed as quickly as possible in a diagnostic manner by means of an official order under the supervision of the official veterinarian as possible.

Diagnostically killed animals are to be examined by an official veterinarian for signs of Tbc pathological-anatomically. The pathological-anatomical examination by an official veterinarian shall, as far as possible, be carried out in one place with the appropriate equipment and equipment. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of lesions, which speak for an open form of tuberculosis. The official veterinarian shall have all the organs whose changes within the meaning of Annex 4 speak for the presence of Tbc, but in any case parts of the lung, the intestine, the liver, the spleen and the kidney, as well as the associated lymph nodes (at least Lnn. Retropharyngeal, bronchal, mediastinal, supramammarii, mandibulares and Lnn. mesenterici), in which case the udder lymph nodes (Lnn. supramammarii) are to be packed and marked separately, to be cooled immediately to 4 ° C and to be sent to the national reference laboratory as soon as possible cooled.

In accordance with the possibilities and after consultation with the AGES, the Authority may order the direct shipment of such animals directly to an AGES site for the immediate diagnostic killing and examination in accordance with Z 2, which in this case the sample material according to Z 2, but also samples of all organ parts with lesions, has to be forwarded immediately and cooled to the national reference laboratory for further investigation. The transport and the cleaning and disinfection of the transport vehicle immediately after the delivery of the animals must be ensured.

In any case, the national reference laboratory shall also be informed of the result of the Tbc test of the animal from which the samples were taken.

The samples in accordance with Z 2 or 3 shall be examined immediately by the national reference laboratory by means of PCR for tuberculosis. In particular, all parts of samples where there are pathological anatomical references to the presence of Tbc within the meaning of Annex 4 shall be used for this study.

If the examination of all animals which are doubtful in the Tbc test by means of PCR is negative and the Tbc test was also negative for all other animals of the stock, the Tbc suspicion is eliminated (the suspension of the status of the officially recognized animals) is eliminated. Tuberculosis-free shall be lifted by the Authority).

If the test of the animal which reacts positively in the Tbc test is negative by means of PCR and all the animals of the stock were subjected to a Tbc test at the earliest 42 days after elimination of the agent (after-examination), which was negative, the following is the case: Tbc suspicion has been removed (suspension of officially tuberculosis-free status should be lifted by the Authority).

If the examination of an animal which is doubtful or positively reacting in the Tbc test by means of PCR is not negative, the following procedure should be used:

The national reference laboratory has to initiate the isolation, differentiation and typing of mycobacteria, in order to answer the question of whether there are pathogens of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex by the national reference laboratory the use of all suitably validated and scientifically recognised methods of investigation, provided for by the EU or the OIE;

all animals of the stock shall be examined by the authorities at the earliest 60 days after disposal of the last Reagent by means of Tbc test (post-examination);

all investigations are negative and the isolation results in a negative result, the suspicion is eliminated (the suspension of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority);

the isolation is positive and mycobacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are detected, the disease is detected (the status of officially tuberculosis-free is to be withdrawn from the authority).

In the herd suspected of being infected, all animals must be immediately examined by an official veterinarian and must be subjected to a Tbc test at the earliest 42 days after the unauthorised introduction.

If the Tbc test is negative for all the animals of the herd, the Tbc suspicion is eliminated (suspension of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

In the suspected presence of the disease, all animals must be immediately examined by an official veterinarian and subjected to a Tbc test.

If the Tbc test is negative for all the animals of the herd, the Tbc suspicion is eliminated (suspension of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

All animals must be immediately clinically examined by an official veterinarian and subjected to a Tbc test in the contact stock (herd suspected of being infected).

If the Tbc test is negative for all the animals of the stock, all the animals of the stock shall be subjected to a further regulatory examination by means of a Tbc test, which shall not be later than 12 months after the examination, not later than 12 months after the test, in accordance with Z 1 is to be carried out (post-examination).

If the tests in accordance with Z 2 are negative for all the animals in the herd, the Tbc suspicion is eliminated (withdrawal of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

In the event of a re-agent being found, it shall be possible to proceed according to § 8 Z 1 to 5.

If the PCR examination of samples of a diagnostically killed animal results in a negative result, proceed as follows:

All animals of the stock shall be examined by the authorities at the earliest 60 days after disposal of the last Reagent by means of Tbc-Test (post-examination).

If the studies proceed according to lit. a for all the animals of the stock negative, all the animals of the stock shall be subjected to a further regulatory examination by means of a Tbc test, which shall not be less than four months, but not later than 12 months, after the removal of the last test. Reagent is to be carried out (second post-examination).

If the studies proceed according to lit. b for all the animals of the herd negative, the Tbc suspicion is eliminated (the withdrawal of the officially tuberculosis-free status shall be lifted by the authority).

If the PCR examination of samples of a diagnostically killed animal results in a non-negative result, proceed as follows:

The national reference laboratory has to initiate the isolation, differentiation and typing of mycobacteria. In order to answer the question of whether pathogens of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are present, the national reference laboratory shall use all the scientifically validated and scientifically recognized methods of examination, which shall be used by the national reference laboratory. the EU or the OIE.

All animals of the stock shall be examined by the authorities at the earliest 60 days after disposal of the last Reagent by means of Tbc-Test (post-examination).

Are all investigations according to lit. b negative and the isolation results in a negative result, all the animals of the stock shall be subjected to a further regulatory examination by means of a Tbc test, which shall not be less than four months, but not later than 12 months after the removal of the test. of the last Reagent (second post-examination).

Are all investigations according to lit. c negative, the suspicion is eliminated (the withdrawal of the officially tuberculosis-free status must be lifted by the authority).

If the isolation proceeds according to lit. a positive and mycobacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex are detected, the disease is detected.

the movement of bovine animals and goats from the stock shall be prohibited;

the introduction of bovine animals and goats into the stock shall be prohibited;

except for the prohibition in accordance with Z 1, the movement of bovine animals and goats to pasture shall be ensured if, according to the official veterinarian, it is ensured that:

there is no contact with other susceptible animals on these pastures; and

there is no direct or indirect contact with other susceptible animals when driving up and down;

except for the prohibition in accordance with Z 1, the direct transfer of bovine animals and goats to slaughter is, moreover, after the authorisation of the official veterinarian. Such animals are to be slaughtered in accordance with § 3 (1) of the meat examination regulation 2006 (special slaughter), whereby the sending of sample material in accordance with § 7 Z 1 is to be carried out if necessary.

the disease referred to in paragraph 1 has been granted;

the premises and the premises have been subjected to cleaning and disinfection after removal of the last Reagent under official guidance; and

the proper implementation of the cleaning and disinfection has been officially checked.

to tolerate or permit official measures under this Regulation,

provide the necessary information and make the necessary documents available for the purpose of determining the facts; and

free of charge for the necessary assistance in the administrative surveys and investigations. This includes the provision of a suitable device for the fixing of animals as well as the fixing of animals in a suitable way for the protection of life and limb.