Philip Tod
Philip Tod
contact direct flu humans infected particular research shows virus
Research shows that this particular avian flu virus can be transmitted to humans who are in direct contact with the infected animal.
birds both domestic member number samples taken tests type wild
A number of samples have to be taken from both wild and domestic birds in each member state, and the type of tests that will be done.
accidental alongside caused consequences crops designed economic ensure gm grown measures mixing negative
Coexistence measures are designed to ensure that GM crops can be grown alongside non-GM crops without negative economic consequences caused by accidental mixing of the two.
chief commonly found officer strain wild
The Finnish chief veterinary officer said this is not the H5N1 virus. This is a mild, low-pathogenic strain of avian influenza that is commonly found in wild birds.
discussion
There will be a discussion on international coordination.
birds commission croatia european indeed informed isolated laboratory reference union virus wild
The Commission has been informed by the European Union reference laboratory ... that the virus isolated in wild birds in Croatia is indeed the H5N1 virus,
birds concluded discussion disease eu extensive group immediate might pose remote risk spreading via
There was an extensive discussion on the possibility of the disease spreading into the EU via migratory birds that might pose a risk of spreading the virus. The group concluded that the immediate risk is probably remote or low.
ensure eu measures pose poultry products risk sale
These import measures ... ensure that poultry products on sale in the EU do not pose a risk for consumers.
adopted assumption measures virus
We are working on the assumption that it is also the H5N1 virus and all the measures have been adopted with that in mind.
act additional areas buffer defining infected member parts precaution taking zone
We are taking the additional precaution of defining high-risk areas to act as a buffer zone between infected areas and unaffected parts of a member state.
animals anyway continue contract controlled spread virus
There are disadvantages if vaccination is not done in a controlled way. Animals that are inadequately vaccinated may contract the virus anyway and continue to spread it.