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303. Federal Ministry of Health and Women's Ordinance on an investigative programme for the control of bovine viral diarrhoea and mucosal disease in cattle (BVD Regulation)

On the basis of § 2 (1) to (3) and Section 7 (1) and (3) of the Animal Health Act (TGG), BGBl. I n ° 133/1999, as amended by the Federal Law BGBl. I n ° 142/2003, shall be in agreement with the Federal Minister for Finance and the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, the Environment and Water Management:

Section 1

Scope and general provisions

§ 1. (1) This Regulation serves both to combat bovine viral diarrhoea and to prevent mucosal disease (BVD/MD) in cattle.

(2) The Regulation shall apply to all bovine herds in Austria, with the exception of those which only place cattle for slaughter on the market.

(3) Where reference is made in this Regulation to provisions in other federal laws, these shall be applied in their respectively applicable version.

Definitions

§ 2. For the purposes of this Regulation:

1.

Inventory: all bovine animals of a livestock farm representing an epidemiological unit established by the Authority; the term "livestock holding" means any building, any installation or (in the case of an agricultural holding), Any other place where bovine animals are held, reared or treated together.

2.

officially recognised BVD-virus-free stock: a herd in which, after completion of the basic examination or through a control investigation, it is ensured that no antigen-positive bovine and no antigen-positive, unborn fruit of a bovine animal is in stock and in which no clinical signs are detectable on BVD and the provisions of this Regulation have been shown to be complied with, in particular that since the start of the basic investigation no bovine animal has been in contact with the of a suspected beef.

3.

suspicious stock: a stock in which the tank milk investigation or milk tests or blood tests or clinical symptoms indicate the presence of the agent or a stock which has not yet been officially recognised BVD-virus-free.

4.

BVD-virus-free bovine animals:

a)

all non-pregnant bovine animals from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free herd;

b)

all non-pregnant bovine animals from suspected herds, for which a single animal test on BVD is carried out with an appropriate method to ensure that this bovine animal is not persistent;

c)

pregnant bovine animals from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free herd, which show a negative result in a single animal test on BVD antibodies;

d)

pregnant bovine animals from suspected herds, which show a negative result in a single animal test on BVD antibodies and BVD antigen, the removal of the individual blood sample not before the 150. may be subject to pregnancy.

5.

Suspected bovine animals: all bovine animals which are not shown to be BVD virus free.

6.

persistent infected bovine (PI): bovine animals in which virus excretion has been demonstrated in the BVD examination using a suitable method, taking into account the epidemiological situation of the stock.

7.

Basic examination: an examination of stocks for the collection of the BVD status in advance of the inspection investigation.

8.

Control investigation: periodic examination of bovine herds for the purpose of monitoring their BVD status.

9.

Tank milk sample (TM): milk collection sample from herds of at least five cows over 27 months or from stocks with a minimum daily milk quantity of 50 litres.

10.

Investigation of the young cow group: Investigation of individual reports or of blood samples of 15 per cent of cows, but at least five cows of a stock on BVD antibodies. The samples are preferably to be drawn from the youngest cows. The cows to be examined must have been kept for at least three months in the herd concerned. The cows in which actively formed BVD antibodies have already been detected in the course of a previous study are to be excluded.

11.

Examination of the juvenile window: examination of blood samples of 15 per cent of the bovine animals of a herd, but at least five young animals of a herd aged from the completed sixth month to the completed 24. Lifetime month for BVD antibodies. If there are fewer than five bovine animals at the appropriate age, the young animal window shall be supplemented by the next older cattle of the herd. The age difference between the oldest and the youngest cattle of the young animal window must be at least four months. The bovine animals to be examined must have been kept for at least three months in the herd concerned. Those bovine animals which have already been shown to have actively formed BVD antibodies in the course of a previous study are to be excluded. If there are fewer than five bovine animals in a herd which can be examined in the juvenation window, the examination of all bovine animals of the herd which are capable of investigation shall be carried out.

12.

Stock examination: Examination of all bovine animals of a herd with suitable method on BVD. The bovine animals for which the status of BVD-virus can be accepted on the basis of existing lineage conditions can be excluded.

13.

Post-examination: investigation after an inventory study or after eradication of persistent infected bovine animals by testing blood samples on BVD antigen using a suitable method. All those bovine animals which have been reborn in a period of 12 months from the stock examination or from the last persistent infected bovine animals shall be examined.

14.

Re-examination: second examination on BVD antigen with suitable method of antigen-positive or -in-question bovine animals after three weeks, taking into account the epidemiological situation of the herd.

Section 2

Investigative bodies

§ 3. (1) Where the official veterinarians cannot find the prolongation, the State Governor shall carry out the investigations provided for in this Regulation.

1.

specially trained and verifiably qualified veterinarians,

2.

for the collection of milk samples also other suitable persons, in so far as these are not activities reserved for the veterinarians according to § 12 of the Veterinary Act, BGBl. I No 16/1997, and

3.

for the collection of tank milk samples, organisations which have certified and automated sampling systems,

to be informed.

(2) The training referred to in paragraph 1 Z 1 shall be organized by the Governor of the State. It may serve as an animal health service of the country recognised in accordance with § 2 of the Animal Health Service Regulation.

Investigative bodies and methods

§ 4. (1) Investigations within the scope of the investigation programme for the control of BVD and MD shall be carried out by one of the following investigative bodies:

1.

a veterinary investigative body of the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Security GmbH in accordance with the Federal Law BGBl. No 563/1981, or

2.

the Landesanstalt für veterinary examinations Ehrental in Klagenfurt or

3.

an investigative body which is entitled to do so in accordance with § 5.

(2) The examination of the samples shall be carried out in accordance with the appropriate laboratory methods according to the relevant state of the scientific knowledge. Annex to this Regulation.

Notification and approval of investigative bodies

§ 5. (1) Inquiry pursuant to § 4 (1) Z 3

1.

according to the Accreditation Act, BGBl. No 468/1992, have been accredited for BVD examination methods and report the admission of investigations under this Regulation to the Federal Ministry of Health and Women, as well as undertake regular (at least once a year) commitment to the take part in the reference laboratory, or

2.

have a permit from the Federal Minister of Health and Women to carry out investigations under this Regulation.

(2) At the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, bodies responsible for BVD diagnostics who do not have any accreditation for BVD examination methods at this time shall have within three months from the entry into force of this Regulation Regulation in order to apply for an authorization pursuant to paragraph 1 (1) (2); until the conclusion of the authorization procedure, these facilities shall be considered as provisional examination sites approved for the BVD diagnostics. For institutions which have not submitted an application for authorization, the provisional authorisation shall end with the expiry of the three-month period referred to above.

(3) The authorization referred to in paragraph 1 (1) shall not be granted only if the investigating body

1.

provide the necessary equipment for the prospective studies, as appropriate, to the relevant state of the scientific community; and

2.

at least one veterinarian with relevant laboratory experience, and

3.

commits itself regularly (at least once a year) to participate in the ring trials organised by the national BVD reference laboratory.

(4) In the notification of consent, the necessary safety precautions should be required in order to avoid the disappearance of a disease. These must be at least regulated by:

1.

the cleaning and disinfection of the working spaces,

2.

the treatment of objects that are brought out of the laboratory facilities,

to the subject.

(5) The authorisation shall be withdrawn by the Federal Minister for Health and Women, if:

1.

the investigative body shall not participate in the ring trials, or

2.

the investigative body does not successfully complete the tests and does not carry out any corrective measures within a time limit set by the reference laboratory, or

3.

other eligibility requirements.

Laboratory methods and examination procedures

§ 6. (1) Permitted investigation procedures under this Regulation are:

1.

the investigation of tank milk samples, milk samples or blood samples on the presence of antibodies against the pathogen of BVD/MD (serology) and

2.

the examination of blood samples or tissue, secretion and organ samples for the presence of BVD antigen or BVD virus or BVD-specific nucleic acids for the detection of PI bovine animals.

(2) The Federal Minister for Health and Women may, in accordance with the requirements of an appropriate, rapid and simple examination of the bovine animals, be able to satisfy the local conditions in accordance with the requirements of international animal transport. , and in accordance with the state of veterinary science, prescribable detailed provisions on the provisions of this Regulation or derogations from the provisions of this Regulation. These supplements or derogations are to be published by the Federal Minister for Health and Women in the "Official Veterinary Messages".

(3) The examination of investigative bodies pursuant to § 4 (1) Z 3 with regard to compliance with the provisions of this Regulation shall be the responsibility of the Federal Minister for Health and Women. The laboratory operators shall, during the periods of operation and in the event of danger in default, also have the regulatory control bodies outside these periods.

1.

Allow access to and re-gazing in the premises of the premises,

2.

to provide the information necessary for the checks,

3.

to provide the documentation necessary for the checks, and

4.

to provide the necessary assistance, free of charge, within the framework of the regulatory audit.

Section 3

Basic investigations and further periodic investigations on the classification of the herds

§ 7. (1) In the first year of entry into force of this Regulation, the stocks of each federal state shall be incorporated into the examination programme in the form of a basic investigation. The sequence of the integration of the holdings must be determined by the regional governor. The results of the basic investigation shall apply exclusively to a stock.

(2) The basic investigation is

1.

on the antibody testing of tank milk samples or

2.

about the Jungkuhgruppe or

3.

through the juvenating window, or

4.

on the stock investigation

, In the case of studies in accordance with Z 4, all bovine animals which have been reborn within one year from sampling shall be examined with a suitable method for BVD.

(3) In the case of tank milk samples, the basic investigation shall be completed if, for a period of at least one year, three tank milk samples at a distance of at least five to a maximum of twelve months do not limit the limit value for BVD-virus-free stocks. , and since the beginning of the basic examination, no bovine animal had been in contact with a suspected bovine animal.

(4) In the case of the examination of individual reports or blood samples of the young cow group, the basic examination shall be completed if the following conditions are met in the period of at least one year:

1.

all milk samples or blood samples of three young cow groups at a distance of at least five to a maximum of twelve months have an antibody-negative result, or

2.

at least five to a maximum of twelve months after the examination of milk samples or of blood samples from a young cow group, tank milk samples shall fall below the limit value for BVD-virus-free stocks, and

3.

since the beginning of the basic examination, no bovine animal has been in contact with a suspected bovine animal.

(5) In the case of the study of the juvenation window, the basic investigation shall be completed if the following conditions are met in the period of at least one year:

1.

the blood samples of the five youngest bovine animals in the juvenile window must have an antibody-negative result, the age difference between the oldest and the youngest of these five bovine animals being at least four months. , and

2.

all blood samples of two young animal windows at a distance of at least five to a maximum of twelve months have an antibody-negative result, or

3.

at least five to a maximum of twelve months after the examination of the juvenation window, milk samples or blood samples from a young cow group shall have an antibody negative result, or

4.

at least five to a maximum of twelve months after the study of the juvenation window, tank milk samples shall fall below the limit value for BVD-virus-free stocks, and

5.

since the beginning of the basic examination, no bovine animal has been in contact with a suspected bovine animal.

(6) In any case, three tests of tank milk samples, of milk or blood samples of the young cow group or of blood samples of the juvenation window shall be at a distance of at least five to a maximum of twelve months over a period of at least one year. is required to complete the basic investigation.

(7) The presence of individual antibody-positive samples does not allow a clear assessment of the stock during the examination in the juvenation window, or it cannot be made a decision as to the need for an investigation of the overall stock. , blood samples from bovine animals not yet examined in the juvenation window or blood samples from bovine animals examined in a previous study with an antibody-negative result shall be examined. If a clear classification of the stock is not possible again, the basic examination of the stock examination shall be carried out.

(8) In the case of the stock examination, the basic investigation shall be completed if the following conditions are met in the period of at least one year:

1.

All blood samples must have an examination result which ensures that the bovine animals examined are not persistent.

2.

The blood samples from all bovine animals that have been reborn within one year from the stock examination must have an examination result which ensures that the bovine animals examined are not persistent.

3.

The basic examination shall be completed at the earliest one year after the stock examination by the examination of the juvenation window. All blood samples of the juvenating window must have an antibody-negative result.

4.

Since the beginning of the basic examination, no bovine animal has had contact with a suspected bovine animal.

(9) Stocks shall be deemed to be officially recognised as BVD-virus-free after the basic examination has been completed.

(10) Stocks in which the completion of the basic investigation is not possible due to the too small number of bovine animals capable of being investigated shall be deemed to be officially BVD-virus free if all blood samples drawn from bovine animals which are capable of investigation have been taken into account Antibody-negative examination results show and no bovine contact with a suspected bovine animal has been in place since the initial examination.

Investigation of suspicious herds

§ 8. If the basic examination results in a suspicion of a current BVD event, proceed as follows:

1.

Basic investigation with suspicious result:

a)

When the limit value for BVD-virus-free stocks is first exceeded in the tank milk, the basic examination of the study of the young cow group or of the examination of the juvenation window shall be continued.

b)

If single-milk or blood samples of a young cow group are antibodies-positive, the basic examination must be continued via the juvenating window.

c)

If blood samples of the juvenation window are antibodies-positive, the basic examination of the stock examination must be continued.

d)

If the presence of individual antibody-positive samples does not allow an unequivocal assessment of the stock during the examination in the juvenation window, or a decision cannot be taken with regard to the need for an examination of the total stock Bovine animals of the juvenating window or bovine animals which have not yet been examined and which have shown an antibody-negative result in a previous investigation shall be examined. If a clear assessment of the stock is not possible again, the basic examination of the stock examination shall be carried out.

2.

An inventory study without evidence of a persistently infected bovine animal:

a)

If a persistent infected bovine animal is not detected during the stock examination, the investigation of the stock shall be carried out.

b)

After the completion of the post-examination and at the earliest one year after the stock examination, the basic examination shall be continued through the examination of the juvenation window. If all blood samples of the juvenation window have an antibody-negative result, the herd is considered to be officially recognised BVD-virus free.

3.

An inventory study with evidence of a persistently infected bovine animal:

a)

It shall be prohibited to place on the market a bovine animal in which the examination on antigen has resulted in a questionable or positive result. Such bovine animals shall be kept in closed stables, or to spend in closed stables. Apart from this, the placing of a bovine animal into a slaughterhouse situated in Austria for the immediate subsequent slaughter.

b)

If an inventory study has not yet been carried out, it shall be carried out immediately after detection of the first antigen-positive bovine animal.

c)

Persistent infected bovine animals must be slaughtered or killed within 14 days of receipt of the official order, or they may, taking into account the epidemiological situation, after consultation of the official veterinarian, with the The investigative body shall be subjected to a repeat examination.

d)

In the re-examination, antigen-negative bovine animals are considered free of BVD virus when the antigen examination is carried out via the investigation of BVD-specific nucleic acids or by the attempt to isolate the BVD virus on cell culture with negative The result has been achieved.

e)

After eradication of a persistently infected cattle, the reinvestigation of the stock must be carried out.

f)

After completion of the post-examination and at the earliest one year after removal of the last persistent infected bovine, the basic examination shall be completed by examining the juvenation window. If all blood samples of the juvenation window have an antibody-negative result, the herd is considered to be officially recognized BVD-virus free. Herds where the completion of the basic investigation is not possible due to a small number of bovine animals capable of being investigated, shall be deemed to be officially BVD-virus free if all blood samples drawn from bovine animals that are capable of investigation have been taken into account. After removal of the last persistently infected cattle, no bovine contact with a suspected bovine animal had been shown.

Monitoring of herd monitoring

§ 9. (1) Control examinations shall be carried out in all bovine herds of Austria after the completion of the basic investigation. The results of the control investigation shall apply exclusively to a stock.

(2) The inspection of officially recognised BVD-virus-free stocks shall be carried out at least once a year. The control investigation shall be carried out as follows:

1.

on antibody testing of a tank milk sample; or

2.

on single reports or blood samples of a young cow group or

3.

via the Jungtier window.

(3) In the case of tank milk samples, the control investigation shall be completed if the tank milk sample does not exceed the limit value for BVD-virus-free stocks and no bovine animal has been in contact with a suspect bovine animal. In the case of appropriate epidemiological information, the Authority may order further investigations.

(4) In the study of the young cow group, the control examination shall be completed if all the milk or blood samples of the young cow group have an antibody negative result and no bovine animal had contact with a suspected bovine animal.

(5) In the case of the study of the juvenation window, the control investigation shall be completed if the following conditions are met:

1.

the blood samples of the five youngest bovine animals in the juvenile window must have an antibody-negative result, the age difference between the oldest and the youngest of these five bovine animals being at least four months. must and

2.

no beef of the stock had contact with a suspicious beef.

(6) The investigation shall be continued in accordance with § 8 if the control investigation gives rise to suspicion of a current BVD event.

(7) Stocks shall be deemed to be officially recognised as BVD-virus-free after the inspection has been completed.

(8) Stocks in which the completion of the control investigation is not possible due to a small number of bovine animals capable of being investigated shall be deemed to be officially BVD-virus free if all blood samples drawn from bovine animals which are capable of investigation have been taken into account. Antibody-negative examination results show and no bovine contact with a suspected bovine animal has been in place since the basic or final control investigation.

Section 4

Officially recognised BVD-virus-free stocks

§ 10. (1) A herd remains officially recognised as BVD-virus, as long as the control investigation does not give an indication of a current BVD event and the provisions of this Regulation are complied with.

(2) Stocks which have already acquired a status equivalent to the officially recognised BVD-virus-free stock in the framework of voluntary study programmes shall be officially recognised as BVD-virus-free stock if the basic investigation is carried out by the examination of the juvenation window or the examination of the young cow group or the examination of the tank milk sample has been completed and there is no indication of a current BVD event. Herds where the completion of the basic investigation is not possible due to a small number of bovine animals capable of being investigated, shall be deemed to be officially BVD-virus free if all blood samples drawn from bovine animals that are capable of investigation have been taken into account. Antibody-negative examination results show.

Suspicious stocks

§ 11. (1) If a suspicion of a current BVD event or a persistent infected beef is found in a previously officially recognised BVD virus-free stock, the stock shall be deemed to be a BVD suspect, and it shall be to be used in accordance with § 8.

(2) There is a particular suspicion, in particular:

1.

positive test results for BVD antibodies in bovine animals aged over six months, who were born after the status of officially recognised BVD-virus-free status or in bovine animals of all ages, provided that they are derived from antibody-free stocks ;

2.

Detection of one or more seroconversion in the original BVD antibody-negative bovine animals;

3.

when bovine animals are introduced into a herd in which the provisions of Sections 15 and 16 have not been complied with;

4.

suspected contact of bovine animals of a herd with bovine animals suspected of being BVD;

5.

Symptoms of disease in the living or dead cattle, which raise the suspicion of BVD/MD.

Section 5

Suspicion of suspicion

§ 12. (1) In the case of suspicion of BVD/MD, the veterinarian, the keeper, the person entrusted with the care and supervision of the keeper, the investigative body responsible for the examination of samples and any other person who, according to his profession, has the detection of signs of suspicion on BVD/MD can be reasonably expected to be notified within 24 hours by the local district administration authority. In the case of a veterinary surgeon, only the veterinary surgeon is obliged to display it.

(2) The advertisements may be made in writing, verbally, or by fax or by electronic means (e-mail).

(3) Not subject to the obligation to notify, there are stocks and cattle from stocks which are to be considered as suspicious only because the basic investigation into these stocks is not yet complete.

Official control on suspicion

§ 13. If a suspicion of BVD/MD has been indicated, the district administration authority shall have the necessary surveys and investigations to be carried out. In the case of a notifiable suspicion of BVD, investigations must be carried out on the existence of a current BVD event in the stock as well as, where appropriate, in contact stocks.

6.

In-transport of bovine animals

§ 14. (1) A non-pregnant bovine animal from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free stock may only be placed on the market if a single animal test ensures that the bovine animal is not persistently infected. A single animal test shall be dispensed with for bovine animals from six months of age, if the basic examination or the last inspection has not been longer than three months.

(2) A non-pregnant bovine animal from a suspected stock may be placed on the market only if it has been subjected to a single animal test on BVD, which ensures that the bovine is not persistently infected.

(3) A pregnant bovine animal from an officially recognised BVD virus free stock may be placed on the market only if it is ensured that the bovine animal is not persistently infected and if it is at least three months prior to the date of the In-traffic-Bringens has been subjected to a single animal test with BVD-antibody-negative result. The single animal test shall be omitted if the basic examination or the last inspection study has been carried out no more than three months.

(4) A pregnant bovine animal from a suspected stock may be placed on the market only if it is ensured that the bovine is not persistently infected, and if it is a single animal test with BVD antibody-negative result has been submitted. The sampling of the single animal blood sample for the study on BVD antibodies must not be taken before the 150. Pregnancy Day. The single animal test for BVD antibodies shall be deleted for a pregnant bovine animal from a suspected stock to be found on exhibitions, animal shows or community pastures, if it is ensured that the bovine animal is not persistent It is not to be expected that the beef will be calmated during the exhibition, animal show or on the community pasture.

(5) A non-pregnant bovine animal from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free herd, in which the completion of the basic or control investigation was not possible due to a small number of bovine animals capable of being examined, may only be placed on the market if the bovine has been subjected to a single animal test on BVD, which ensures that the bovine is not persistently infected.

(6) A pregnant bovine animal from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free herd, in which the completion of the basic or control study was not possible due to a small number of bovine animals capable of being investigated, may only be placed on the market if it is ensured that the bovine is not persistently infected, and if it has been subjected to a single animal test with BVD antibody negative results. The sampling of the single blood sample for the investigation of BVD antibodies should not be carried out before the 150. Pregnancy Day. The single animal test for BVD antibodies is not necessary for a pregnant bovine animal from an officially recognised BVD virus free stock, in which the completion of the basic or control examination is due to a small number of bovine animals capable of being investigated. , and the beef should be driven at exhibitions, animal shows or community pastures, provided that it is ensured that the beef is not persistently infected and that it is not to be expected that the bovine animal will be present during the exhibition, Animal show or on the communal pasture.

(7) exceptionally, in the first 24 months following the entry into force of this Regulation, a pregnant bovine animal may be placed on the market if the detection of BVD antibodies has been carried out prior to the occupancy and the bovine animal has not been vaccinated against BVD.

(8) If, on the basis of the assessment of the results of the investigation, no BVD events are likely to be taken into account in an area, the Federal Minister for Health and Women may, at the request of the Governor of the State, take into account the Epidemiological conditions for a one-year temporary derogation from the mandatory individual tests in accordance with § 14 (1), (3), (5) and (6) for the introduction of bovine animals from officially recognised BVD virus-free stocks. Such areas are to be made known by the Federal Minister for Health and Women in the "Official Veterinary Messages". The exception to the mandatory individual animal tests in accordance with § 14 (1), (3), (5) and (6) shall apply only to a movement within the territory of the customer.

(9) The placing of a bovine animal within the meaning of section 14 shall be deemed to be in the form of a bovine animal.

1.

on a market, an auction, an exhibition or an animal show, or

2.

to a different stock or to the cover business, or

3.

on common pastures and home pastures.

(10) In the case of transport within the meaning of § 14, no

1.

the movement of a bovine animal into a slaughterhouse situated in Austria or a slaughterhouse market situated in Austria for the immediate subsequent slaughter;

2.

the direct movement of a bovine animal from an officially recognised BVD-virus free stock into a herd which only holds bovine animals;

3.

the placing of a bovine animal on a pasture situated in Austria, if it is possible to rule out contact with bovine animals of other stocks in the course of the course of the course of the course of the pastures.

The provisions of Z 1 to 3 (exceptions to the obligation to investigate under Section 14 (1) to (6)) do not apply to bovine animals from a herd which is subject to the investigation.

(11) In derogation from the provisions of section 14 (1) and (9) (9), non-pregnant bovines from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free stock may be transferred to a market, an auction, in commercial stables, or at collection points, provided that: it is ensured that the bovine animals, on the market, on the auction, in the barn or at the collection point, and in the holding of destination, in their own stable, shall be physically separated from the other bovine animals of the herd, in particular by pregnant bovine animals, until an examination result is available, which indicates that bovine animals are not persistently infected. These bovine animals may only be transported separately from bovine animals examined in accordance with section 14 (1) to (7). The separation of these bovine animals from the bovine animals examined in accordance with Article 14 (1) to (7) during the transport, market, auction, trade or collection centre shall ensure that the bovine animals are entitled to dispose of the bovine animal by the bovine animal. The Authority shall have control over markets, auctions, commercial premises and collection points, as well as sample transports and destination establishments, with regard to compliance with these provisions.

Certificates

§ 15. (1) The owner of the animal shall ensure that appropriate veterinary health certificates are issued for bovine animals which are placed on the market in the Member State. These certificates must be drawn up in order to ensure that the bovine animals are

1.

come from an officially recognised BVD-virus-free stock, the last of which is not longer than three months, or

2.

have been subjected to a single animal study in accordance with § 14; and

3.

the date of the last investigation and in the case of single-animal studies, the examination result is indicated.

(2) The health certificate issued in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be issued by the official veterinarian or by the authorities responsible for the national governor. The certificate shall be issued for each bovine animal. Test reports drawn up in accordance with EN/ISO 17025 may be used as a health certificate for a single animal testing.

The health certificates referred to in paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by the bovine animal and shall be kept by the consignee for at least five years and shall be submitted to the Authority for inspection at the request of the competent authority.

Introduction of bovine animals into stocks and territories

§ 16. (1) Only bovine animals which have been placed on the market in accordance with the provisions of Articles 14 and 15 of this Regulation may be introduced into stocks subject to this Regulation.

(2) bovine animals from areas according to § 14 (8) may only be brought to other areas of the Federal territory if it is shown that all other provisions for the placing on the market pursuant to § 14 are complied with.

(3) bovine animals from third countries or Member States of the European Community (EC) or from the territories referred to in Article 14 (8) may be brought into a herd only if it has been shown that they have been submitted to a single animal test before they are introduced into the bovine species. which ensures that the bovine animals are not persistently infected. In the case of pregnant cattle, the examination of the single animal blood sample on BVD antibodies with negative results is also required, with the sampling of blood samples not before the 150. may be subject to pregnancy. The result of the examination for antibodies must not be longer than three months.

Obligations of the animal owner

§ 17. (1) The owner of the animal is obliged to:

1.

to tolerate or permit official measures under this Regulation,

2.

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

3.

free of charge for the necessary assistance in the administrative surveys and investigations,

4.

to keep affirmations of the levy or slaughter of persistently infected bovine animals for at least five years and to provide the authority with a view to inspection at the request of the competent authority,

5.

ensure that bovine animals are not vaccinated against the BVD/MD unless they are separated from the rest of the herd and transferred immediately thereafter to other EC Member States or to third countries; if the intended vaccination is to be notified to the district administrative authority at least three days before the vaccination, it may be prohibited for veterinary reasons.

(2) In the case of an officially virus-free stock, the owner of the animal shall, by signing the competent authority, certify that he complies, in particular, with the provisions of the BVD Regulation relating to animal transport.

Section 7

Financial provisions

§ 18. (1) The costs of the necessary examinations in accordance with this Regulation (veterinary and laboratory costs) shall be borne by the owner of the animal in accordance with Article 7 (1) of the TGG and by the farmer in the case of insemination stations and embryo transfer facilities.

(2) For the charges for the taking of blood and milk samples (other than tank milk samples) in the context of the basic investigation according to § 2 Z 7, the control investigation pursuant to § 2 Z 8, the post-examination according to § 2 Z 13 and the Repeat examination according to § 2 Z 14 the following rates shall be fixed per stock:

1.-

up to 5 animals (basic fee) € 25, --;

2.-

from the 6th Animal € 5, -- per animal;

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in the case of animals which are not provided for the examination in such a way that sampling is possible for five animals within half an hour, a time fee of 25, -- € per unit fee shall apply instead of the unit fee. Half an hour.

(3) For persistent infected cattle up to the end of the sixth month of life, the owner of the cattle shall be entitled to a compensation of 75 € per cattle, for older cattle 207.60 €. For breeding cattle, a surcharge of 70 € will be granted. The age of the bovine animal at the time of the first proof of the virus shall be considered to be the reference date for the calculation of the compensation for the compensation.

(4) The compensation provided for in paragraph 3 shall not be due if the provisions of this Regulation have not been complied with.

Penalties

§ 19. Infringements of this Regulation shall be punished in accordance with the Animal Health Act.

Final provisions

§ 20. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2004.

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