S.L. 437.50 Art. 49Conditions for emergency vaccination.

(1) The decision to introduce emergency vaccination in accordance with rules 48(3) and (4) shall specify the conditions under which such vaccination shall be carried out and these conditions must specify at least:

(a) the delimitation in accordance with rule 43 of the geographical area in which emergency vaccination is to be carried out;

(b) the species and the age of the animals to be vaccinated;

(c) the duration of the vaccination campaign;

(d) a specific prohibition on movements of vaccinated and non-vaccinated animals of susceptible species and their products;

(e) the special additional and permanent identification and special registration of the vaccinated animals pursuant to rule 45(2);

(f) other matters appropriate to the emergency situation.

(2) The conditions for emergency vaccination as provided for in sub-rule (1), shall ensure that such vaccination is carried out in accordance with rule 50, irrespective of whether the vaccinated animals are subsequently slaughtered or stay alive.

(3) The competent authority shall ensure that an information programme shall be put in place to inform the public about the safety of meat, milk and dairy products from vaccinated animals for human consumption.