Decree No. 49 laying down measures to combat classical swine fever.

The present Decree aims at controlling the outbreak and spread of classical swine fever. The preventive measures hereby laid down are based upon the provisions contained in Directive 80/127/EEC, which has been repealed and replaced by Directive 2001/89/EC. The presence and suspected presence of classical swine fever shall be immediately notified to the State Veterinary Service (art. 2). The measures defined under article 4 shall be applied following such notification. Annex I describes the diagnostic methods for confirming the presence of classical swine fever.