
CHAPTER I
Article 1 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Austria is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Austria for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 180 000.
Article 2 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by the Czech Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Czech Republic for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400 000.
Article 3 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Germany is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Germany for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 900 000.
Article 4 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Finland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Finland for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000
Article 5 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceedEUR 0.
Article 6 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Poland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Poland for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 675 000.
Article 7 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovenia for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300 000.
Article 8 

1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Slovakia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovakia for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 500 000.
CHAPTER II
Article 9 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 105 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 10 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 11 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 5 850 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 12 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 3 600 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 13 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2 875 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 14 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Poland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Poland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 15 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 740 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 16 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by the United Kingdom is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the United Kingdom for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 415 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
CHAPTER III
Article 17 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 5 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 18 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 19 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 600 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 20 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2 725 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 21 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Poland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Poland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 770 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 22 

1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300 000, for:
(a) the costs of tuberculin testing;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
CHAPTER IV
Article 23 

1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Estonia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Estonia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 25 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 24 

1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 350 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 25 

1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 200 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 26 

1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Latvia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Latvia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 27 

1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 330 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
CHAPTER V
Article 28 

1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 150 000, for:
(a) the cost of laboratory tests;
(b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 29 

1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 800 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) salaries of contractual veterinarians specially recruited for that programme.
Article 30 

1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 6 340 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 31 

1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 500 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 32 

1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4 470 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) the cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
Article 33 

1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 900 000, for:
(a) the purchase of vaccines;
(b) el coethe cost of laboratory tests;
(c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
CHAPTER VI
Article 34 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of bluetongue presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of serological and entomological testing and the costs of the traps to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 875 000.
Article 35 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of bluetongue presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of serological and entomological testing and the costs of the traps to be incurred by France for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 95 000.
Article 36 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of bluetongue presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of serological and entomological testing and the costs of the traps to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 675 000.
CHAPTER VII
Article 37 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Austria is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Austria for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 117 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 38 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Belgium is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Belgium for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 455 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 39 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Denmark is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Denmark for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 110 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 40 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by France is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 310 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 41 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Ireland for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 0. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 42 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 170 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 43 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by the Netherlands is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Netherlands for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 370 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
Article 44 

1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Slovakia is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovakia for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 25 000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for:
(a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry;
(b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs;
(c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs;
(d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme;
(e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Section I of Annex III to Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
CHAPTER VIII
Article 45 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological laboratory tests and the costs to be incurred by Italy for compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 375 000.
CHAPTER IX
Article 46 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Belgium is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars incurred by Belgium subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 23 000.
Article 47 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by the Czech Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars incurred by the Czech Republic subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 140 000.
Article 48 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Germany is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars incurred by Germany subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1 075 000.
Article 49 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars incurred by France subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 485 000.
Article 50 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Luxembourg is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars incurred by Luxembourg subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 40 000.
Article 51 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars incurred by Slovenia subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100 000.
Article 52 

1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Slovakia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovakia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 290 000, for:
(a) the purchase and distribution of vaccines;
(b) the cost of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boars.
CHAPTER X
Article 53 

1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky’s disease presented by Belgium is hereby approved for the period from1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Belgium for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 370 000.
Article 54 

1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky’s disease presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 370 000.
Article 55 

1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky’s disease presented by Hungary is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Hungary for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 115 000.
Article 56 

1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky’s disease presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 50 000.
Article 57 

1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky’s disease presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 50 000.
Article 58 

1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky’s disease presented by Slovakia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Slovakia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 25 000.
CHAPTER XI
Article 59 

1. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Guadeloupe presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
2. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Martinique presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
3. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Réunion presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005.
4. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the implementation of the programmes referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, and shall not exceed EUR 150 000.
CHAPTER XII
Article 60 

1. For the programmes referred to in Articles 9 to 33, the eligible costs for the compensation for the slaughter of animals shall be limited as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3.
2. The average compensation to be reimbursed to the Member States shall be calculated on the basis of the number of animals slaughtered in the Member State and:
(a) for bovine animals, up to a maximum of EUR 300 per animal;
(b) for sheep and goats, up to a maximum of EUR 35 per animal.
3. The maximum amount of compensation to be reimbursed to the Member States per single animal shall not exceed EUR 1 000 per bovine animal and EUR 100 per sheep or goat.
Article 61 

1. The maximum amounts of the costs to be reimbursed to the Member States for the programmes referred to in Article 9 to 33 and 53 to 58 shall not exceed:

(a) rose bengal test:
 EUR 0,3 per test;

(b) complement fixation test:
 EUR 0,6 per test;

(c) ELISA test:
 EUR 1 per test;

(d) agar gel immune diffusion test:
 EUR 0,8 per test;

(f) tuberculin test:
 EUR 0,8 per test;

(g) gamma-interferon test:
 EUR 3 per test;

(h) vaccine dose:
 EUR 0,1 per dose.
Article 62 
The conversion rate for applications submitted in national currency in month ‘n’ shall be that of the 10th day of month ‘n+1’ or for the first preceding day for which a rate is quoted.
Article 63 

1. The financial contribution by the Community for the programmes referred to in Articles 1 to 59 shall be granted provided that their implementation is in conformity with the relevant provisions of Community law, including rules on competition and on the award of public contracts, and subject to the conditions provided for in points (a) to (f):
(a) bringing into force by 1 January 2005 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions by the Member State concerned for implementing the programme;
(b) forwarding by 1 June 2005 at the latest, the preliminary technical and financial evaluation of the programme, in accordance with Article 24(7) of Decision 90/424/EEC;
(c) forwarding an intermediate report, covering the first six months of the programme, at the latest four weeks after the end of the implementation period covered by the report;
(d) forwarding a final report by 1 June 2006 at the latest, on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs paid and the results attained during the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005;
(e) implementing the programme efficiently;
(f) no other Community contribution has been or will be asked for these measures.
2. If a Member State does not comply with the rules set out in paragraph 1, the Commission shall reduce the contribution of the Community to that Member State having regard to the nature and gravity of the infringment, and to the financial loss suffered by the Community.
Article 64 
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2005.
Article 65 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.