91/56/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 January 1991 concerning certain protection measures relating to contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Italy

COMMISSION DECISION  of 21 January 1991  concerning certain protection measures relating to contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Italy  (91/56/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in  particular Article 10 thereof,
Whereas an outbreak of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia has occurred in October 1990 in the territory of Italy, and additionally the exact distribution of the disease has not been clearly established;
Whereas the appearance of this epizootic disease may constitute a danger to cattle in other Member States;
Whereas a significant risk may be considered to exist in respect of certain categories of live cattle;
Whereas a Community mission has recently visited Italy to examine and report on the situation;
Whereas the Italian authorities have undertaken to implement national measures that are necessary to guarantee the efficient implementation of this Decision;
Whereas it is necessary to amend the health certificate for trade between Member States of the EEC in relation to bovine animals for breeding or production;
Whereas the conditions under which intra-Community trade in bovines intended for breeding and production may be carried out are laid down in this Decision;
Whereas the Commission will follow developments in the situation; whereas this Decision may be amended in the light of such developments;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,