Italy: deficiencies in the bovine, ovine and caprine brucellosis eradication plans

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The FVO (Food Veterinary Office) visited Italy from 7th to 15th October 2013 to evaluate the implementation of bovine, ovine and caprine brucellosis eradication programmes in the south of the MS. The audit team found severe deficiencies in the actual official controls system and in the national legislation. The report issued 11 recommendations to the … Continue reading Italy: deficiencies in the bovine, ovine and caprine brucellosis eradication plans

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Fisheries: European Commission proposes full ban on driftnets

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The European Commission wants to prohibit the use of any kind of driftnets for fishing in all EU waters as of 1 January 2015. Although rules are already in place to forbid using driftnets to catch certain migratory fishes, the practice continues to be a cause of concern due to the incidental catching of marine … Continue reading Fisheries: European Commission proposes full ban on driftnets