National Veterinary Programmes

According to Regulation (EU) No 652/2014, grants may be awarded to annual or multiannual national programmes for the eradication, control and surveillance of a list of animal diseases and zoonoses (listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 652/2014), taking into account the:

the threat posed to human health (zoonoses)
the impact of animal diseases on livestock production or trade; or
scientific or epidemiological developments.

There are 3 types of veterinary programmes, co-funded under this Regulation:

Eradication programmes: Programmes to result in biological extinction of an animal disease or zoonosis. The final target of an eradication programme shall be to obtain the free or officially free-status of the territory according to Union legislation, where such possibility exists.
Control programmes: Programmes to obtain or maintain the prevalence of an animal disease or zoonosis below a sanitary acceptable level.
Surveillance programmes: Programmes referring to activities to collect and record data on specific diseases in defined populations over a period of time, in order to assess the epidemiological evolution of the diseases and the ability to take targeted measures for control and eradication.

This Regulation replaces Council Decision 2009/470/EC on expenditure in the veterinary field.

The transition to the new regulation is done according to the procedures elaborated by the Commission on the eradication of animal diseases. More information is available in the Commission Working Document .

1. Approved veterinary programmes

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View Financing Decisions
- 2018-2020 EC Decision 2017/3524
- 2016-7 EC Decision 2015/3609
- 2015 EC Decision 2014/7437
- 2014 EC Decision 2013/722 amended by Decision 2014/925/EU and by Decision 2015/2291/EU
- 2013 EC Decision 2012/761 amended by Decision 2013/766/EU and by Decision 2013/403/EU
- 2012 EC Decision 2011/807 amended by Decision 2012/147/EU and by Decision 2012/785/EU
- 2011 EC Decision 2010/712 amended by Decision 2011/862/EU
- 2010 EC Decision 2009/883 amended by Decision 2010/732/EU
- 2009 EC Decision 2008/897 amended by Decision 2009/858/EC
2021-2022
- Guidelines for the Union co-funded programmes of eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for the years 2021-2022
2018-2020
- Outcome of the evaluation procedure of eradication, control and surveillance programmes submitted by EU countries for Union financial contribution for 2020: list of the programmes technically approved and final amount allocated to each programme
- Outcome of the evaluation procedure of eradication, control and surveillance programmes submitted by EU countries for Union financial contribution for 2019 and following years: list of the programmes technically approved and final amount allocated to each programme
- Outcome of the evaluation procedure of eradication, control and surveillance programmes submitted by EU countries for Union financial contribution for 2018 and following years: list of the programmes technically approved and final amount allocated to each programme
- Commission Implementing Decision C(2017) 2841 on the adoption of the multiannual work programme 2018, 2019 and 2020 for the implementation of veterinary programmes for animal diseases and zoonoses
- Guidelines for the Union co-funded programmes of eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for the years 2018-2020 - update for 2019 and 2020 - update for 2020
- Overview on current EU situation in relation to EU co-funded veterinary programmes and proposals as regards funding priorities for 2018-2020. The aim of this document is to provide a basis to adapt funding options to the EU priorities and expected results for the period 2018-2020 also in view of increasing the prevention of risk from neighbouring third countries.
2017
- Outcome of the evaluation procedure of eradication, control and surveillance programmes submitted by Member States for Union financial contribution for 2017 and following years: list of the programmes technically approved and final amount allocated to each programme
- Guidelines for the Union co-funded programmes of eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for 2017
2016
- Commission Implementing Decision 969/2016 of 15 June 2016 laying down standard reporting requirements for national programmes for the eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses co-financed by the Union and repealing Implementing Decision 2014/288/EU
- Commission Implementing Decision 2444/2015 of 17 December 2015 laying down standard requirements for the submission by Member States of national programmes for the eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for Union financing and repealing Decision 2008/425/EC
- Commission Implementing Decision 3609/2015 on the adoption of the financing decision for the years 2016 and 2017 for the implementation of veterinary programmes for animal diseases and zoonoses
- Commission Implementing Decision 3024/2015 on the adoption of the multiannual work programme 2016-2017 for the implementation of veterinary programmes for animal diseases and zoonoses.
- Guidelines for the Union co-funded programmes of eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for the years 2016-2017
- Outcome of evaluation procedure of eradication, control and surveillance programmes submitted by Member States for Union financial contribution for 2016 and following years: final list of the programmes technically approved and final amount allocated to each programme
2015
- Guidelines for the Union co-funded programmes of eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for the years 2015-2017
  These guidelines were prepared to provide the EU countries with information and guidelines on the Union co-funded programmes for the eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses for the years 2015 to 2017. It contains details on the legal basis, the budget line, the priorities, the objectives pursued, the expected results, a description of the activities to be funded, the eligibility and award criteria, an indicative timetable with an indicative amount of the grants awarded, the maximum possible rate of co-financing of the eligible costs and the eligible costs per disease.
- Financing decision
- Outcome of evaluation procedure of eradication, control and surveillance programmes submitted by Member States for 2015 Union financial contribution

2. Online templates for submission of veterinary programmes

EU countries wishing to receive a Union financial contribution for national programmes for eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses shall submit an online application. The programmes shall be submitted by 31 May each year at the latest (Art. 12 of Regulation (EU) No 652/2014). If the legal deadline is missed, the programmes could not be approved for a Union financial contribution. Please find here the aiming to facilitate the work of filling-in and submitting the programmes, by using the template documents for each specific disease.

Please find below the list of template documents for each specific disease (PDF format), developed for the submission of the veterinary programmes: please note that these templates are for information only. The pdf templates for the submission of the 2018 programmes by the Member States have been sent to the Member states directly by email on 3 May 2017.

3. Online templates for reporting

Member States wishing to receive a Union financial contribution for the implementation of their national programmes for eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses shall submit reports of results of the implementation of national programmes, as follows:
- A. The annual technical and financial report, by 30 April each year at the latest (Art. 14 of Regulation (EU) No 652/2014).
  - Please find here the template document for the submission of the annual technical and financial reports.
    
    The attached document is published here to inform the Member States of the content of the document which shall be used to submit the annual reports and the payment applications for the following diseases: African swine fever, avian influenza, bluetongue, bovine brucellosis, sheep and goat brucellosis, classical swine fever, rabies, Salmonella infection of certain poultry populations, bovine tuberculosis and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
    
    The actual document to be filled in and submitted online is provided to the Member States by email pre filled in (with the approved measures) with a specific password intended to protect and identify the data transmitted.
- B. The financial intermediate report, by 31 August each year (Art. 14 of Regulation (EU) No 652/2014)
  - Please find here the template document, for the submission of intermediate financial reports.
    
    The document has to be filled in and submitted by the Member states by 31/8/2017. The attached document is published here to inform the Member States of the content of the document which shall be used to submit the reports.
    
    The actual document to be filled in and submitted online is provided to the Member States by email pre filled in (with the approved measures) with a specific password intended to protect and identify the data transmitted.

4. Useful information

4.1 Blueprint and Roadmap (BRMP) on the possible development of an African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine.
The Commission has requested to the African Swine Fever EURL (specific mandate EU co-funded) to prepare a valuable document collecting all scientific work, identifying gaps and needs for possible vaccine development and proposing roads to achieve the final goal: the development of an effective and safe vaccine against ASF.
The aim of the ASF blueprint and roadmap is to give an overview of the research efforts needed and help to direct investments towards specific areas.
The STRATEGIC GOALS identified include:
- Identification of potential strategies for vaccine development based on existing data/knowledge in a view of an effective and safe vaccine.
- Identification of gaps and needs for vaccine development and manufacturing following the Good Manufacturing Practice Standards.
- Identification of a network of dedicated laboratories directed towards vaccine development
- Identification of the research steps (Roadmap)
4.2 Flowchart procedures for veterinary programmes
4.3 Guidelines for Member States for EU funding of veterinary programmes
4.4 Guidance documents for specific veterinary programmes
- Salmonella
- Rabies
4.5 Commission Decision C(2018) 2315 final authorising the use of unit costs under the annual and multiannual programmes for the eradication, control and surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses
- Annex to the Commission Decision C(2018) 2315
4.6 Evaluation sheets for specific diseases, used by the Commission and his experts for the preliminary assessment of the veterinary programmes submitted (annually or multiannually) by Member States for technical approval and EU financial contribution:
4.7 The task force on the eradication of animal diseases (created in 2000) monitors disease eradication in EU countries to improve the cost-benefit ratio of eradication programmes co-funded by the EU. Members are EU countries and Commission representatives. It meets annually in Brussels, chaired by the Commission.

Subgroups

Subgroups give tailored technical assistance to EU countries for some diseases:

5. Evaluation process and achieved results

The Commission has developed a dedicated set of technical indicators, with regard to activities and progress of the co-funded programmes.

The achievement of proposed results has been summarised in a Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council on the outcome of the EU co-financed programmes for the eradication, control and monitoring of animal diseases and zoonosis over the period of 2005-2011, adopted on 5 March 2014.

Click to view the report and the technical details.

In case of unsatisfactory implementation of programmes co-financed, the Commission may decide to reduce the financial contribution, by having regard to the nature and gravity of the infringement, and to the financial loss for the programme. Click to view the principles and criteria used for unsatisfactory implementation of the programme.

Other reports available
- Report of the Court of Auditors: 2016 Special Report: Eradication, control and monitoring programmes to contain animal diseases. The Court examined whether the eradication, control and monitoring programmes adequately contained animal diseases, by assessing the approach taken by the Commission, and Member States’ programme design and implementation. The Court also examined whether the cost effectiveness of programmes was adequately considered. Overall the Court concluded that the animal disease programmes examined adequately contained animal diseases and that the approach taken by the Commission was generally sound, and was supported by good technical advice, risk analysis, and a mechanism for prioritising resources. The Court concluded that also Member State programmes examined were generally well designed and implemented, and that Member States had adequate systems to identify animal disease outbreaks and facilitate their eradication.
- The summary report on the outcome of the EU co-financed animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes (period 2007-2011) and the updated version (until 2013)
- Report on the outcome of the EU co-financed animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes in the MS and the EU as a whole (period 2005-2009)