For certain animal diseases, particularly
those which are highly contagious or have
high mortality rates, there are mandatory
control measures which must be applied
if an outbreak is even suspected. These can
range from movement restrictions around
the outbreak area, vaccination, increased
bio-security measures, to the compulsory
culling of animals if necessary. As these
measures are clearly laid down in EU
legislation, Member State authorities know
exactly what must be done in the event
of an outbreak and can therefore respond
quickly and decisively in a fully harmonised
manner.