Author : Siri M. Løtvedt
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289360771
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)
Book Synopsis Veterinary Contingency Planning by : Siri M. Løtvedt
Download or read book Veterinary Contingency Planning written by Siri M. Løtvedt and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary contingency planning in the Nordic-Baltic countries aims to prepare national veterinary administrations and stakeholders to respond speedily and effectively to an emergency situation caused by highly contagious trans-boundary viral diseases such as avian influenza, foot and mouth disease, and African swine fever. Diseases having a disastrous impact on the livelihood of people working in the livestock sector and related industries.The Nordic and Baltic countries have by and large adopted very similar guidelines for the development of animal health contingency plans; guidelines based on the four pillars: disease prevention, preparatory arrangements, response and recovery.This report contains information on the conduct of a Nordic-Baltic seminar and the recommendations adopted by the seminar participants; the seminar had focus on vaccination, animal welfare, wildlife and costs.