Farmers union in the UK wants rapid field test to identify animals infected with the Schmallenberg virus
From farminguk.com
The EU must work together to develop a rapid field test to identify animals infected with the Schmallenberg virus and also a vaccine to protect vulnerable livestock, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has said.
NFU vice-president Gwyn Jones met with European Commission officials and farm leaders from across Europe to discuss the worrying spread of Schmallenberg at an EU Animal Health Advisory Committee in Brussels today (Feb. 17).
r Jones, who is also the vice chairman of the Copa Animal Health and Welfare Group which represents all EU farming unions, said collaborative action would be essential to stamp out the disease.’’
’This deadly disease is spread by midges that have no respect for Member State boundaries, it is therefore important that we work together with our neighbours to share information and technology to stop its spread,’ said Mr Jones.