Livestock & Logistics Netherlands engaged in live export

Lianne van Dongen, veterinary director of Vee&Logistiek Nederland, is concerned with bluetongue and how the virus affects trade. She also finds out which countries outside the European Union still want to do business with the Netherlands under certain conditions by checking the one-on-one agreements that have been made with those countries. Within Europe there are discussions with Poland. Many calves aged 10 to 13 weeks go to this country, which now have to be housed in the Netherlands. Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Croatia, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal are currently the countries that have a derogation for the import of Dutch calves. All calves that have been proven to be free of bluetongue can currently be exported to these countries. Rules for export stables Van Dongen is also tasked with answering questions from members of Vee&Logistiek Nederland. She is in contact with the Ministry of Agriculture and VWA to draw up new rules for vector protective devices (TVBIs). These ...