85/235/EEC: Commission Decision of 11 April 1985 amending for the 10th time Decision 83/453/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 11 April 1985
amending for the 10th time Decision 83/453/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever
(85/235/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1984 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 84/644/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas, following the outbreak of classical swine fever which occurred in certain Member States, on 31 August 1983 the Council adopted Decision 83/453/EEC concerning certain measures of protection against classical swine fever (3) for various lengths of time graded on the basis of the risk involved in spreading the disease;
Whereas the subsequent development of the disease and the institution of emergency systematic vaccination zones in the territory of certain Member States have required several amendments to the scope of the measures applied in intra-Community trade;
Whereas these measures should be adjusted depending on the development of the situation;
Whereas there are persistent outbreaks of classical swine fever in certain Member States;
Whereas, in the light of this situation, the requisite measures should be taken to avoid any accidental spread of the disease;
Whereas, to achieve this objective, provision should be made for the health surveillance and, in certain cases, for the serological testing of pigs for breeding and production before they are introduced into the herds of destination;
Whereas certain Member States apply protective measures which are similar in this respect;
Whereas all Member States should adopt measures of their own to protect themselves during the time required to eradicate the disease;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,