Special Report No 06/2016: Eradication, control and monitoring programmes to contain animal diseases

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Series Details No.06, 2016 (April 2016)
Publication Date June 2016
ISBN 978-92-872-4476-5
ISSN 1977-5679
EC QJ-AB-16-006-EN-N
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Summary:

Animal diseases can spread rapidly, causing significant economic costs and are a risk to both animal and human health. The EU has an active animal health policy and finances Member States’ programmes to eradicate, control, and monitor certain animal diseases.

The Court examined these programmes and concluded that the Commission’s approach and Member State programmes were generally sound. There have been several success stories but eradication is a complex exercise and can take many years. However, there remains scope for improvement.

We make recommendations to the Commission concerning the exchange of epidemiological information between Member States; the indicators used for veterinary control activities and cost-effectiveness; how wildlife is treated and the availability of vaccines.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2865/219439
Related Links
ECA: Special Report No 06/2016: Eradication, control and monitoring programmes to contain animal diseases [PDF] https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocuments/SR16_06/SR_ANIMAL_DISEASES_EN.pdf
ECA: News, 26.04.16: Animal disease programmes: generally sound but cost-effectiveness unclear https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/NewsItem.aspx?nid=6894

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