91/645/EEC: Commission Decision of 29 November 1991 amending Decision 90/552/EEC determining the limits of the territory infected with African horse sickness

COMMISSION DECISION  of 29 November 1991  amending Decision 90/552/EEC determining the limits of the territory infected with African horse sickness  (91/645/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 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (1), and in particular Article 5 (5) thereof,
Whereas the Commission, by Decision 90/552/EEC (2) determined the limits of the territory infected with African horse sickness;
Whereas certain parts of the territory of Spain and Portugal are no longer, pursuant to Article 5 (2) (a) and (b) of Directive 90/426/EEC, to be considered as infected with African horse sickness;
Whereas vaccination against this disease has been practised in a part of the Spanish territory bordering Portugal; whereas it is necessary to maintain, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 (2) (b) of Directive 90/426/EEC, a surveillance zone  in the territory of Portugal;
Whereas, therefore, in the light of the favourable development in the animal health situation, Decision 90/552/EEC should be amended;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,