Irish farmers and vets wanted for EU survey on animal diseases

Farmers and veterinarians in Ireland are being asked to add their voices to a cross-European exercise to find out what animal diseases are of most concern to the agricultural community. The BioSecure project, funded by the European Commission, is inviting farmers and veterinarians in the cattle, poultry, goat, and sheep sectors across the Republic of Ireland to take part in a significant survey. This survey aims to gather valuable insights on biosecurity and disease prioritisation within these industries. Head of the pig development in Teagasc, Dr. Edgar Garcia Manzanilla, who is a partner in the EU Biosecure Project said: “This is an excellent opportunity for farmers and vets, and in particular Irish farmers and vets, to influence the focus of EU activities and resources on animal health in the coming years.” Animal diseases Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) are leading Irish involvement in the EU Biosecure project, which is dedicated to enhancing the biosecurity capacity ...