Will anti-bird flu vaccination programs in France and the Netherlands be approved? EU veterinary experts have delayed the decision on this. Discussing on the implications of allowing country-specific vaccinations as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease, members of the standing committee for the food chain and animal health spent the day.
France and the Netherlands had asked to be allowed to vaccinate their poultry stocks. But the move was resisted by other EU states, including Britain. The restriction is on the grounds that it could mask flu symptoms and reduce the market value of the birds.
Via: The Guardian