Switzerland adapts its list of epizootics

Switzerland will complete its list of epizootics and adapt measures in the event of a highly contagious outbreak. The changes, put out for consultation on Monday, October 4 until the end of January, comply with new European law that entered into force on April 21 (photo Pixabay). The changes in Swiss law will make it possible to continue trade in animals and foodstuffs of animal origin without hindrance. They will also better protect Swiss livestock against epizootics, said the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO). The revision completes the list of regulated epizootics. Measures to combat other epizootics are being stepped up, such as those against contagious caprine pleuropneumonia or glanders, which affects horses. From now on, it is planned to restrict not only the trafficking of animals and people, but also that of goods from a contaminated region. Aquaculture operations will need to enter more data, such as their maximum capacity or wastewater ...