TwitterLinkedinWhatsAppTelegramTelegram
0
Read this article in:

MEPs approve updated rules to help contain transmissible animal diseases

Following Parliament's endorsement, the regulation can now be published in the EU Official Journal.

9 March 2016
TwitterLinkedinWhatsAppTelegramTelegram
0

Measures to prevent and halt outbreaks of animal diseases such as avian flu or foot and mouth disease, informally agreed by MEPs and the EU Council of Ministers in June 2015, were endorsed by Parliament on Tuesday.

The new rules, in line with Parliament's long-standing position, put more emphasis on prevention and clarify the responsibilities of farmers, traders, animal professionals including veterinarians and also pet owners to this end.

The new law will empower the EU Commission to take urgent measures to tackle emerging diseases that could have a “highly significant impact” on public health and agricultural production.

All disease control measures will have to take animal welfare into account and spare targeted animals, including stray animals, any avoidable pain, distress or suffering.

Following Parliament's endorsement, the regulation can now be published in the EU Official Journal. It will enter into force 20 days later and will be applicable five years thereafter.

 

 

Tuesday March 8, 2016/ EP/ European Union.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu

Article Comments

This area is not intended to be a place to consult authors about their articles, but rather a place for open discussion among pig333.com users.
Leave a new Comment

Access restricted to 333 users. In order to post a comment you must be logged in.

Related products in the shop

The shop specialized in the pig sector
Advice and technical service
More than 120 brands and manufacturers

Related articles

"Animal Health Law" has been released

01-Apr-2016
The final rule on Animal Health, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission's proposal, was published in the Official Journal on 31 March 2016.

Swine News

Swine industry news in your email

You are not subscribed to this list

Log in and sign up on the list