Division 1 F1F2

The animals were kept until dispatch during the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V, in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone for at least 60 days prior to the date of movement and were subjected to an agent identification test according to the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) (OIE Terrestrial Manual), with negative results, carried out not earlier than seven days before the date of movement.

However, that agent identification test shall not be necessary F3... where sufficient epidemiological data, obtained following the implementation of a monitoring programme for a period of not less than three years, substantiate the determination of the seasonally vector-free period defined in accordance with Annex V.

F4...

Where animals referred to in this point are intended for F5trade, the following additional wording must be added to the relevant corresponding health certificates:

‘Animal(s) were kept until dispatch in a bluetongue seasonally-free zone during the seasonally vector-free period that started on … ( insert date ) since birth or for at least 60 days and, if appropriate ( indicate as appropriate ), were then subjected to an agent identification test according to the OIE Terrestrial Manual on samples taken within seven days prior to dispatch, with negative results, in conformity with Annex III.A(1) to Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.’