Promotion of an auditing system in animal productions

The Union of European Veterinary Practitioners (UEVP), section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), welcomes the proposal of the Commission for a new Community Animal Health Strategy (2007-2013) which underlines the need for an integrated approach in animal health policy-making and clearly defines the responsibilities of all stakeholders. The UEVP also fully supports the aim of the strategy to promote the “prevention of animal diseases better than cure”.

The UEVP supports the 4 strategic goals defined by the European Commission and particularly the need for a high level of public health and, the development of a culture of bio-security as well as a framework for cost and responsibility sharing.