1.   A spokesman for the Czech veterinary authority, Josef Duben, said the ban becomes effective on Thursday.

2.   By that date, Czech veterinary authorities expected an explanation and more information from their German counterparts, he said in a statement.

3.   Finally, the veterinary authorities have blatantly condoned the practiceof veterinary medicine by non-professionals.

4.   Gminder said EU experts were in regular contact with British veterinary authorities and were satisfied with their efforts to eradicate the virus.

5.   In Denmark, veterinary authorities were investigating another suspected case of the disease Friday, in northwestern Denmark, and the farm was sealed off as a protective measure.

6.   Local veterinary authorities found out about the case and banned the sale of the furs.

7.   Slovak veterinary authorities have reported what appears to be the eighth case of mad cow disease in the country, the state-run TASR news agency said Saturday.

8.   Swazi veterinary authorities declared the capital a rabies-infected zone Saturday and said all dogs that were not tied up would be shot on sight.

9.   The risk of mad cow disease infecting humans is greater than previously thought, Swiss veterinary authorities said Wednesday.

10.   The veterinary authorities are at variance with the Veterinary SurgeonsAct.