What is the Animal Health Strategy for the European Union?
The AHS for the European Union (2007-2013) provides the framework for animal health and welfare measures and sets out strategic aims and objectives for animal health for the period 2007-2013. Given the devastating impact that serious disease outbreaks can have on farmers, society and the economy, the new strategy is based on the principle that “prevention is better than cure”. The aim is to put greater focus on precautionary measures, disease surveillance, controls and research, in order to reduce the incidence of animal disease and minimise the impact of outbreaks when they do occur.
