2003/849/EC: 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)

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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 200000.

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 650000.

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 800000.

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 70000.

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 370000.

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 1800000.

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 110000.

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 400000.

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 85000, 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 300000, 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 4000000, 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 5000000, 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 1500000, 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 50000, 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 150000, 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 1800000, 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 110000, 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 2000000, 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 300000, 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 5000000, 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 4500000, 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 1200000, 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 70000, 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 150000, 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 400000, 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 40000, 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 2000000, 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 100000, 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 100000, 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 100000, 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 40000, 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 5000, 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 725000, 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 1000000, 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 6500000, 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 300000, 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 3500000, 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 17000, 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 2000000, 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 70000, 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 150000.

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 225000.

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 700000.

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 150000. 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(6), up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.

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 260000. 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 700000. 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 90000. 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 400000. 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 400000. 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 400000. 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