The European Commission has approved a financial package of €188m (US$233.1m) to fight animal diseases in the EU in 2005.

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The EU budget for 2005 will tackle transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) and a range of other animal diseases that impact on animal and human health. Overall funding has been increased by €41m since 2004, reflecting the high level of importance attached to disease eradication measures for the protection of both animal and public health.


“We are dedicating increased resources in 2005 to fight animal diseases. Healthy animals are the key to safe food. Today’s decision reflects our on-going commitment to supporting pro-active monitoring, preventative action, and disease eradication,” said David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection.

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