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AHVLA has announced an improved approach to surveillance for new and re-emerging animal diseases and other animal related threats in England and Wales. The new model will improve the effectiveness of surveillance by making better use of the expertise of private vets, universities and the livestock industry as well as retaining the existing AHVLA veterinary network.
This partnership approach will improve access to post-mortem services and will create a more comprehensive system for gathering intelligence on emerging disease threats. The new approach is based on the recommendations of the independent Surveillance Advisory Group, and takes into account views and suggestions expressed in the nearly 400 responses received to a recent public consultation.
July 2014/ AHVLA-DEFRA/ United Kingdom.
http://www.defra.gov.uk
