Article 1 U.K.

In paragraph (2) of Αrticle 6a of Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2008, the following point (e) is added:

‘(e) the animals, irrespective of their individual vaccination status or vaccination in their holding of origin against lumpy skin disease, are moved from holdings situated in an area listed in Part I of Annex I to any destination situated within another area listed in Part I of Annex I of the same Member State provided that:

(i)

the competent authorities of the Member State concerned have implemented an annual vaccination programme against lumpy skin disease in all the areas of that Member State listed in Part I of Annex I, which was completed at least 28 days prior to the date of dispatch, and which complied with the conditions laid down in Annex II and was approved by the Commission, and have informed the Commission and the other Member States of the commencement date and the completion date of this vaccination programme; and

(ii)

in case the movement of the animals is carried out through an area listed in Part II of Annex I, a channelling procedure in accordance with Article 12 has been set up, under the control of the competent authorities of the places of origin, transit and destination.’