Germany: Baden-Württemberg suspends bovine salmonellosis regulation

Published Dec 30, 2024

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Baden-Württemberg has decided to suspend the Bovine Salmonellosis Ordinance from January 1, 2025, following the example of other states and in accordance with EU law. This decision is based on a report from the Friedrich Loeffler Institute that finds bovine salmonellosis does not significantly harm cattle health in Germany. This move aims to end the uncertainty for farmers and veterinary authorities, and reduce bureaucratic burden. The ordinance's suspension does not eliminate action for salmonellosis cases as per regular control regulations.

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12/30/2024 | 4:20 p.m. | ID: 40551 | Department: Agriculture | Agricultural policy Stuttgart (agrar-PR) - Minister Peter Hauk MdL: "Bovine salmonellosis does not pose a significant risk to the health of cattle in Germany!" "In Baden-Württemberg, we are suspending the Bovine Salmonellosis Ordinance on January 1, 2025. With this decision, the state is following the states of Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, which have also suspended the ordinance. The basis for this is a report by the Friedrich Loeffler Institute - Federal Research Institute for Animal Health (FLI), which comes to the conclusion that bovine salmonellosis does not pose a significant risk to the health of cattle in Germany. With the decision to suspend the regulation, we are putting an end to months of uncertainty for both livestock farmers and veterinary authorities," said the Minister for Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection, Peter Hauk MdL, on Monday (30 December). According to a draft bill by the Federal ...

Source: Agrar