This month, several key European institutions have intensified their efforts to combat African swine fever and avian influenza by implementing various measures. These include providing avian influenza vaccine doses, approving co-financing for phytosanitary and veterinary health programs as well as emergency measures, and publishing audit by the Food and Veterinary Office and EFSA opinion with recommended actions to limit the spread of these epidemics.
Additionally, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has developed a methodology to detect the presence of over twenty antibiotics in animal feed. These advances are excellent news for our profession, which has made combating antimicrobial resistance in humans and animals a real priority !
In terms of animal welfare, discussions within the EU Council have concluded regarding the proposal for regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats, and have pursued its work on legislation on the welfare of animals during transport. The European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to continue working on animal welfare during slaughter and on farming conditions, including the end-cages.
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