93/364/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 June 1993 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 June 1993 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany
(93/364/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), as last  amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC (2) and, in particular, Article 10, paragraph 4 thereof,
Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have re-occurred in different parts of Germany; whereas some of the outbreaks have occurred in parts with a high density of pigs;
Whereas it appears that repeated cases are caused by spread from feral pigs;
Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, fresh pigmeat and certain meat-based products these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;
Whereas, since it is possible to identify a geographically limited area which presents a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can be applied on a regional basis;
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 91/625/EEC (4), Member States shall ensure  that swill for the feeding of pigs must be heat-treated so as to ensure the destruction of the classical swine fever virus;
Whereas Germany has taken measures in accordance with Council Directive 80/217/EEC and, furthermore, has introduced further measures within the affected areas;
Whereas, however, in order to prevent the spread of disease to other parts, it is necessary that Germany should introduce appropriate measures of an equivalent level;
Whereas it appears essential to launch an information campaign concerning swill feeding and reinforce measures to eradicate swine fever in feral pigs;
Whereas it is necessary to implement national measures, including those given in Annex III, to guarantee the efficient implementation of the Decision;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,