Commission Decision
of 28 November 2003
approving programmes for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases and for the prevention of zoonoses presented by the Member States for the year 2004 and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution
(notified under document number C(2003) 4424)
(2003/849/EC)

CHAPTER I Rabies
Article 1 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Austria 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 Austria for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 190 000.
Substituted by Commission Decision of 29 December 2004 amending Decisions 2003/743/EC and 2003/849/EC as regards the reallocation of the Community's financial contribution to certain Member States for their programmes for the eradication and monitoring of animal diseases and for checks aimed at the prevention of zoonoses for 2004 (notified under document number C(2004) 5397) (Text with EEA relevance) (2004/923/EC).
Article 2 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by the Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 700 000.
Article 3 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Germany 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 Germany for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 600 000.
Article 4 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Finland 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 Finland for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 80 000.
Article 5 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Latvia 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 Latvia for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 0.
Article 6 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Poland 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 Poland for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 695 000.
Article 7 1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Slovenia 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 Slovenia for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 0.
Article 8 1. 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.
2. 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 EUR 410 000.

CHAPTER II Bovine brucellosis
Article 9 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Cyprus 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 Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 55 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 10 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Greece 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 Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 11 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Spain 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 Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 150 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 12 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Ireland 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 Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 5 055 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 13 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Italy 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 Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 545 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 14 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Lithuania 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 Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 50 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 15 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Poland 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 Poland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 50 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 16 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Portugal 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 Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2 000 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 17 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Slovenia 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 Slovenia and for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 125 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 18 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 EUR 2 700 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.

CHAPTER III Bovine tuberculosis
Article 19 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Greece 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 Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 20 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Spain 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 Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 935 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 21 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Ireland 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 Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 500 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 22 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Italy 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 Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 900 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 23 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Lithuania 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 Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 70 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 24 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Poland 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 Poland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 165 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 25 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Portugal 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 Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 540 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 26 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Slovenia 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 Slovenia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 255 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 27 1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis 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 EUR 2 000 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.

CHAPTER IV Enzootic bovine leucosis
Article 28 1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Italy 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 Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 110 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 29 1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Lithuania 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 Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 30 1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Portugal 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 Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 115 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 31 1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by the Slovak Republic 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 Slovak Republic for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 40 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 32 1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis 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 EUR 5 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.

CHAPTER V Ovine and caprine brucellosis
Article 33 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Cyprus 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 Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 195 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 34 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Greece 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 Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 000 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) salaries of contractual veterinarians specially recruited for that programme; and
(d) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 35 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Spain 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 Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 6 000 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 36 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by France 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 France for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 395 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 37 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Italy 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 Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 500 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 38 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Lithuania 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 Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 39 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Portugal 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 Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 600 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 40 1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Slovenia 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 Slovenia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 0, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.

CHAPTER VI Blue tongue
Article 41 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of blue tongue presented by Spain 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 of serological and entomological surveillance to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 355 000.
Article 42 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of blue tongue presented by France 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 of serological and entomological surveillance to be incurred by France for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 225 000.
Article 43 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of blue tongue presented by Italy 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 of serological and entomological surveillance to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 205 000.

CHAPTER VII Salmonella in poultry
Article 44 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Austria 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 Austria for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38.
Article 45 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Denmark is hereby approved for the period 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 Denmark for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 210 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 46 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by France is hereby approved for the period 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 France for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 150 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 47 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period 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 Ireland for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 48 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period 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 Lithuania for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 50 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 49 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by the Netherlands is hereby approved for the period 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 Netherlands for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 200 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 50 1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period 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 Slovak Republic for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 10 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.

CHAPTER VIII African swine fever, classical swine fever, and swine vesicular disease
Article 51 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of African swine fever and classical swine fever presented by Italy is hereby approved with respect to Sardinia 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 of virological and serological laboratory tests and those costs to be incurred by Italy for compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 250 000.
Article 52 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy 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 of virological and serological laboratory tests and those costs to be incurred by Italy for compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400 000.
Article 53 1. The programme for the control and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Belgium 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Belgium for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 175 000.
Article 54 1. The programme for the control and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by the Czech Republic 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by the Czech Republic for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 95 000.
Article 55 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Germany 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Germany for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 900 000.
Article 56 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Lithuania 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 20 000.
Article 57 1. The programme for the control and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Luxembourg 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Luxembourg for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 90 000.
Article 58 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Slovenia 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Slovenia for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 25 000.
Article 59 1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by the Slovak Republic 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 of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 125 000.

CHAPTER IX Aujeszky's disease
Article 60 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Belgium 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Belgium for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 550 000.
Article 61 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Spain 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 75 000.
Article 62 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Hungary 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Hungary for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 160 000.
Article 63 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Ireland 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 10 000.
Article 64 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Lithuania 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 50 000.
Article 65 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Malta 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Malta for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 0.
Article 66 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Portugal 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 50 000.
Article 67 1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by the Slovak Republic 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 cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 30 000.

CHAPTER X Heartwater, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis
Article 68 1. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Guadeloupe presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004.
2. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Martinique presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004.
3. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Réunion presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004.
4. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the implementation of the programmes referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, and shall not exceed EUR 250 000.

CHAPTER XI General and final provisions
Article 69 1. For the programmes referred to in Articles 9 to 40, the eligible costs for the compensation for the slaughter of animals shall be limited as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3.
2. The average compensation to be reimbursed to the Member States shall be calculated on the basis of the number of animals slaughtered in the Member State and:
(a) for bovine animals, up to a maximum of EUR 300 per animal;
(b) for sheep and goats, up to a maximum of EUR 35 per animal.
3. The maximum amount of compensation to be reimbursed to the Member States per single animal shall not exceed EUR 1 000 per bovine animal and EUR 100 per sheep or goat.
Article 70 The maximum amounts of the testing and vaccination costs to be reimbursed to the Member States for the programmes referred to in Article 9 to 40 and 60 to 67 shall not exceed:

(a) rose bengal test
EUR 0,3 per test;

(b) complement fixation test
EUR 0,6 per test;

(c) ELISA test
EUR 1 per test;

(d) agar gel immune diffusion test
EUR 0,8 per test;

(e) tuberculin test
EUR 0,8 per test;

(f) gamma-interferon test
EUR 3 per test;

(g) vaccine dose
EUR 0,1 per dose.
Article 71 The conversion rate for applications submitted in national currency in month ‘n’ shall be that of the 10th day of month ‘n + 1’ or for the first preceding day for which a rate is quoted.
Article 72 1. The financial contribution by the Community for the programmes referred to in Articles 1 to 68 shall be granted provided that the implementation of those programmes is in conformity with the relevant provisions of Community law, including rules on competition and on the award of public contracts, and subject to the conditions provided for in points (a) to (f):
(a) bringing into force by 1 January 2004 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions by the Member State or Acceding Member State concerned for implementing the programme;
(b) forwarding by 1 June 2004 at the latest, the preliminary technical and financial evaluation of the programme, in accordance with Article 24(7) of Decision 90/424/EEC;
(c) forwarding an intermediate report, covering the first six months of the programme, at the latest four weeks after the end of the implementation period covered by the report;
(d) forwarding a final report by 1 June 2005 at the latest, on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred and the results attained during the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004;
(e) implementing the programme efficiently;
(f) no other Community contribution has been or will be asked for these measures.
2. In case the Member State or concerned Acceding Member State does not comply with those rules, the Commission shall reduce the contribution of the Community having regard to the nature and gravity of the infringement, and to the financial loss suffered by the Community.
Article 73 The present Decision shall apply from 1 January 2004.
Article 74 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.