Press Release: European Veterinary Week: Raising awareness about health risks at border crossings and in farms

Over the next week, travellers entering or exiting the European Union will be reminded actively and creatively of the health risks involved in the illegal import from third countries of pets and animal products, such as cheese or meat. Raising awareness about biosecurity at EU borders is one of the main goals of the first European Veterinary Week (EVW), organised between November 10 and 16. Through this week, the Commission also aspires to raise awareness about biosecurity at farm-level, where the importance of vaccination in preventing diseases will be highlighted. These goals will be achieved through a variety of activities. Travellers, for example, will be reminded of the health risks at ports of entry through specially designed stands, posters, leaflets, luggage tags and a video. This information campaign will expand beyond the boundaries of the week and into the next year through a roadshow.

European Commission: MEMO/08/685: Questions and Answers on the European Veterinary Week http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/685&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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