The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004.

The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed F1EUR 410 000.