Press Release: Commission approves EUR 185 million to fight animal diseases in 2006

The European Commission has approved a financial package of EUR 185 million to support programmes to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases in 2006. The 129 programmes which were approved for EU funding will tackle animal diseases that impact both human and animal health. The large EU contribution towards these programmes reflects the high level of importance attached to disease eradication measures, for the protection of both animal and public health.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Health and Consumer Protection: Overview: Animal Health and Welfare: Animal Diseases http://ec.europa.eu/comm/food/animal/diseases/index_en.htm

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