Commission Decision 2003/422/EC approving an African swine fever diagnostic manual. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L 143, 11 June 2003, pp. 35-49. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Inspection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decision applies from 1 July 2003. Abstract This Decision approves the African swine fever (ASF) diagnostic manual, which lays down procedures, sampling methods and criteria for evaluation of laboratory test results. Member States shall ensure that the confirmation of African swine fever is carried out in accordance with the diagnostic manual. The manual is composed of the following eight Chapters: (I) Introduction, objectives and definitions; (II) Description of ASF with emphasis on different diagnosis; (III) Guidelines on main criteria to be considered for the recognition of a holding as an ASF suspected holding; (IV) Checking and sampling procedures; (V) General procedures and criteria for collection and transport of samples; (VI) Principles and use of virological tests and evaluation of their results; (VII) Principles and use of serological tests and evaluation of their results; (VIII) Minimum safety requirements for ASF laboratories. Additionally, the two following tables are attached: (1) Principles of biological containment appropriate for diagnostic laboratories; (2) Biosafety requirements for experimental animal rooms. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 2002/60/EC laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Swine, Quarantine, Early warning system, Vaccination, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Swine Fever Monitoring Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2016 Keyword: Swine, Pests/diseases, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX