Division 3

Should the presence of swine vesicular disease be confirmed in a slaughterhouse, the competent authority shall ensure that:

1. (a)

   all pigs in the slaughterhouse are slaughtered without delay;

2. (b)

   the carcases and offal of infected and contaminated pigs are destroyed under official supervision in such a way as to avoid the risk of swine vesicular disease virus spreading;

3. (c)

   cleaning and disinfection of buildings and equipment, including vehicles, take place under the supervision of the official veterinarian, in accordance with instructions laid down by the competent authority;

4. (d)

   an epidemiological enquiry is carried out in accordance with Article 8 of the Directive;

5. (e)

   no pigs are re-introduced for slaughter until at least 24 hours after completion of the cleaning and disinfection operations carried out in accordance with (c).