21/06/17

Question 1

Definition of decisions.?

Answer 1

Definition of decisions.

• Are binding in all their aspects upon those to whom they are addressed.
• A decision may be addressed to any or all Member States, to undertakings or to individuals

Question 2

The duties of the national central veterinary office (chief veterinary officer).?

Answer 2

The duties of the national central veterinary office (chief veterinary officer).

• Head: Chief Veterinary Officer
• Functions:
• Preparation of veterinary legislation and transposition of EU directives into national law,
• Supervision and coordination of the activities of the veterinary services at regional and district levels,
• Decision-making in emergency situations,
• The coordination and cooperation with the network of diagnostic laboratories, according to contingency plans,
• Negotiations with the Third Countries and national representative to various
• international organizations, e.g. OIE, FAO and WHO

Question 3

Animal welfare rules of keeping hens in enriched cage.?

Answer 3

Animal welfare rules of keeping hens in enriched cage.

• At least 750 cm2 of cage area for each laying hens (600 cm2 =usable)
• Cage: at least 2000 cm2
• Nest
• Litter: pecking and scratching
• Perches
• Feed trough: 12 cm/laying hen
• Drinking system: 2 nipple drinkers or 2 drinking cups: within reach
• Aisle: min. width of 90 cm
• Claw-shortening device

Question 4

International organizations active in animal welfare.?

Answer 4

International organizations active in animal welfare.

1. Council of Europe
2. World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
3. World Trade Organization
4. European Union

Question 5

Definition of LPAI (low pathogenic avian influenza).?

Answer 5

Definition of LPAI (low pathogenic avian influenza).

• Infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by avian influenza viruses,
• of subtypes H5 or H7,
• that do not come within the definition of HPAI

Question 6

Official measures in infected areas following the eradication of anthrax.?

Answer 6

Official measures in infected areas following the eradication of anthrax.

• Pasture or other area where anthrax was confirmed or which was the origin of infection (e.g. water, feedstuff source)
• Village, farm, holding where anthrax was confirmed
• Burying ground or pound

Measures

• Fence
• No grazing, feedstuff production
• Only vaccinated animals
• Minimum 25 years

Question 7

Public health measures for bovine tuberculosis.?

Answer 7

Public health measures for bovine tuberculosis.

• Notification to state medical service
• Informing the keeper, owner
• Personal disinfection
• Protective clothes, gloves and footwear
• Control of products

Question 8

Definition of animals diseased with Equine Infectious Anemia.?

Answer 8

Definition of animals diseased with Equine Infectious Anemia.

• Typical clinical signs or
• Non-typical clinical signs but demonstration of the virus and/or 2 positive serology
• (interval: 21 days)
• Pathology, histopathology

Question 9

Rules of lifting restrictions ordered in case of scabies.

Observation period: sheep:?

Answer 9

Rules of lifting restrictions ordered in case of scabies.

Observation period: sheep:

• If <2 cm wool: 42 days after dipping
• If >2cm wool: 70 days after 2x dipping
• Other preparation: 42 days
• Other species: 42 days after 2x treatment

Question 10

Regular testing in Aujeszky’s disease free large scale holding.?

Answer 10

Regular testing in Aujeszky’s disease free large scale holding.

• All boars: every 6 months
• Sows: 20-50% every 6 months
• Representative sample of fattening pigs