HL Deb 25 April 2001 vol 625 cc48-9WA
Lord Greaves

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Office International Des Epizooties does not require vaccinated animals to be slaughtered in all instances. [HL1733]

Baroness Hayman

It is not necessary for vaccinated animals to be slaughtered in all instances. The recent European Commission decision (2001/257/EC) authorises the vaccination without slaughter of cattle in specific areas of the UK. A copy of the decision has been placed on the MAFF website http:// www.maff.gov.uk/.

Guidelines set out by the Office International Des Epizooties in Chapter 2.1.1 of the International Animal Health Code describe the steps to be taken to regain FMD-free status in various circumstances. These distinguish between those countries where vaccinated animals are slaughtered and those where they are not.