27/05/16

Question 1

Protection zone in case of African Horse Sickness.?

Answer 1

Protection zone in case of African Horse Sickness.

• Minimum 12 months
• Minimum radius of 100 km
• Taking into account epidemiological, geographical, climate conditions
• Inform the public about the restrictions
• Disinsectization
• Visit of all holdings keeping equidae, and take samples
• Movement of horses: only for emergency slaughter

Question 2

Public health in case of rabies.?

Answer 2

Public health in case of rabies.

• The official veterinarian shall notify the competent regional institution of medical authority, if:
• He/she confirms rabies or potential rabies
• He/she becomes aware of the fact that a rabid, potentially rabid or
• potentially rabies-infected animal has bitten/attacked any person

Question 3

Measures of treatment in case of diseased animals in rabbit hemorrhagic disease.

Official measures in case of animals diseased with rabbit hemorrhagic disease.?

Answer 3

Measures of treatment in case of diseased animals in rabbit hemorrhagic disease.

Official measures in case of animals diseased with rabbit hemorrhagic disease.

• Diseased: movement restrictions, slaughter prohibited: killing
• Disposal of carcasses
• Valuable flock: killing of diseased animals + vaccination of the flock (followed during
• the next 6 months)

Question 4

Official measures in case of Acariosis.?

Answer 4

Official measures in case of Acariosis.

• Obligatory treatment: all colonies in the protection zone
• If treatment is refused by keeper: killing without state compensation
• Honey and products: only after heat treatment
• Disinfection: hive and equipment (SO2 treatment, keeping empty for 1 week)

Question 5

Stunning methods of farm animals.?

Answer 5

Stunning methods of farm animals.

Must not be carried out unless it is possible to bleed the animals immediately afterwards

Authorized methods

1. Captive bolt pistol
2. Percussive blow to the head
3. Electronarcosis
4. Exposure to carbon dioxide

Question 6

Definition of directives in the EU.?

Answer 6

Definition of directives in the EU.

• Bind Member States as to the objectives to be achieved while leaving the national authorities
• the power to choose the form and means to be used

Question 7

Duties (powers) of the European parliament.?

Answer 7

Duties (powers) of the European parliament.

1. Legislative power
2. Consultation procedure
3. Cooperation procedure
4. Co-decision (ordinary) procedure
5. Parliament’s assent
6. Power over the budget
7. Supervision of the executive

Question 8

Rules of re-stocking/repopulation in Classical Swine Fever?

Answer 8

Rules of re-stocking/repopulation in Classical Swine Fever.

• Minimum 30 days after completion of cleaning and disinfection operations
• Open air holdings: full repopulation may take place only if none of the
• sentinel pigs have developed antibodies against the virus (test: 40 days)

Question 9

Definition of an animal suspected of being contaminated with scabies.?

Answer 9

Definition of an animal suspected of being contaminated with scabies.

• Direct or indirect contact within 42 days with D or SD animal
• The yearly treatment was not carried out in sheep
• Sheep introduced into the herd without previous isolation