Commission Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007Dangos y teitl llawn

[F1 [F2 A. Animals U.K.

The animals must have been protected against attacks by the vector Culicoides during transportation to the place of destination.

In addition, at least one of the conditions set out in points 1 to 7 must be complied with.

1. The animals were kept until dispatch during the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone for at least 60 days prior to the date of movement and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) (OIE Terrestrial Manual), with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement. U.K.

However, that agent identification test shall not be necessary F3 ... where sufficient epidemiological data, obtained following the implementation of a monitoring programme for a period of not less than three years, substantiate the determination of the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V.

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Exotic Disease (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1410), regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(i)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 ...

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Exotic Disease (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1410), regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(i)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F5 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(i)(cc) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(aa)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) were kept until dispatch in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period that started on … ( insert date ) since birth or for at least 60 days and, if appropriate ( indicate as appropriate ), were then subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual on samples taken within seven days prior to dispatch, with negative results, in conformity with Annex III.A(1) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’

2. [F6 The animals have been kept, until dispatch, protected against attacks by vectors in a vector protected establishment in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex II for a period of at least 60 days prior to the date of dispatch.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 456/2012 of 30 May 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 on implementing rules for Council Directive 2000/75/EC as regards the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of certain animals of susceptible species in relation to bluetongue (Text with EEA relevance).

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F7 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(ii) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(bb)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) in conformity with Annex III.A(2) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’

3. [F6 The animals have been kept, until dispatch, in a bluetongue seasonally free zone during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, or have been protected against attacks by vectors in a vector protected establishment in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex II for a period of at least 28 days and were subjected during that period to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies to the bluetongue virus group, with negative results, carried out on samples collected from that animal at least 28 days following the date of the commencement of the period of protection against attacks by vectors or the seasonally vector-free period.] U.K.

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F8 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(ii) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(bb)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) in conformity with Annex III.A(3) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’

4. [F6 The animals have been kept, until dispatch, in a bluetongue seasonally free zone during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, or have been protected against attacks by vectors in a vector protected establishment in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex II for a period of at least 14 days and were subjected during that period to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out on samples collected from that animal at least 14 days following the date of commencement of the period of protection against attacks by vectors or the seasonally vector-free period.] U.K.

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F9 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F9 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(ii) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(bb)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) in conformity with Annex III.A(4) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’

[F6 5. The animals have been vaccinated against the serotype(s) present or likely to be present in an epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin, the animals are still within the immunity period of time guaranteed in the specifications of the vaccine and the animals meet at least one of the following requirements: U.K.

(a)

they have been vaccinated more than 60 days before the date of movement;

(b)

they have been vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine before at least the number of days necessary for the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out at least 14 days after the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine;

(c)

they were previously vaccinated and they have been revaccinated with an inactivated vaccine within the immunity period of time guaranteed in the specifications of the vaccine;

(d)

they were kept during the seasonally vector-free period, defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally free zone, since birth or for a period of at least 60 days before the date of vaccination and have been vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine before at least the number of days necessary for the onset of the immunity protection set in the specifications of the vaccine.

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F10 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F10 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(iii) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(cc)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) vaccinated against bluetongue serotype/s … (insert serotype/s) with … (insert name of the vaccine) with a inactivated/modified live vaccine (indicate, as appropriate) in conformity with Annex III.A(5) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’]

[F6 6. The animals were always kept in an epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin where not more than one serotype was or is present or likely to be present and:] U.K.

(a)

they were subjected to two serological tests according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype, with positive results; the first test must be carried out on samples taken between 60 and 360 days before the date of movement and the second test being carried out on samples taken not earlier than seven days before the date of the movement; or

(b)

they were subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype, with positive results; the test must be carried out at least 30 days before the date of the movement and the animals were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of the movement.

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F11 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(ii) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(bb)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) subjected to a serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against the bluetongue virus serotype … ( indicate serotype ) in conformity with Annex III.A(6) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’

[F6 7. The animals were subjected with positive results to two adequate serological tests according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual able to detect specific antibodies against all the bluetongue virus serotypes present or likely to be present, in the epidemiologically relevant geographical area of origin, and:] U.K.

(a)

the first test must have been carried out on samples that were taken between 60 and 360 days before the date of movement and the second test must have been carried out on samples that were taken not earlier than seven days before the date of movement; or

(b)

the specific serotype serological test must have been carried out at least 30 days before the date of the movement and the animals were subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual, with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for [F12 trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:]

Textual Amendments

F12 Words in Annex 3 s. A point 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1410, regs. 1, 14(12)(a)(ii) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 25(11)(g)(i)(bb)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

‘Animal(s) subjected to a specific serological test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual to detect antibodies against all the bluetongue virus serotypes … ( indicate serotypes ) present or likely to be present in conformity with Annex III.A(7) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’

[F6 For pregnant animals being moved from a restricted zone for bluetongue virus serotype 8, at least one of the conditions set out in points 5, 6 and 7 must have been complied with before insemination or mating, or the condition set out in point 3 must be complied with. In case a serological test, as set out in point 3, is carried out, that test shall be carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.]

Where animals are intended for intra-Community trade, one of the following additional wordings shall be added, as appropriate, to the corresponding health certificates laid down in Directives 64/432/EEC, 91/68/EEC and 92/65/EEC:

• ‘Animal(s) is (are) not pregnant’, or

• ‘Animal(s) may be pregnant and complies (comply) with the condition(s) … ( set out in points 5, 6 and 7 before insemination or mating, or set out in point 3; indicate as appropriate )’.]]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 289/2008 of 31 March 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 on implementing rules for Council Directive 2000/75/EC as regards the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of certain animals of susceptible species in relation to bluetongue (Text with EEA relevance).

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 708/2008 of 24 July 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 as regards the conditions for exempting certain animals of susceptible species from the exit ban provided for in Council Directive 2000/75/EC (Text with EEA relevance).