CHAPTER IIU.K. Bovine brucellosis

Article 18U.K.

1.The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by the United Kingdom is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004.

2.The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the United Kingdom for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed [F1EUR 2 700 000], for:

(a)the cost of laboratory tests;

(b)compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.