MEPs
in the European Parliament have voted through measures to halt the spread of transmissible
animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease and avian flu. The draft law further clarifies the responsibilities of farmers, traders and
animal professionals including vets and pet owners in preventing transmissible
diseases among animals. They will be
obliged to apply the principles of good animal husbandry and prudent use of
veterinary medicines. Vets will have to raise awareness of the interaction
between animal health and welfare and human health and of antimicrobial
resistance. The Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada has welcomed the new
rules.

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