Article 45
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological laboratory tests and the 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 200 000.