Belgium, for its part, applies the prevention provided for in so -called unharmed countries, specifies AFSCA. This prevention lies in the declaration of suspicions as soon as possible to AFSCA, respect for quarantine, cleaning and disinfection of gathering places and trucks, the change of needle between each animal, and the traceability of animal movements from other Member States and third countries.
“Veterinarians and holders have been made aware and laboratories have enough means of analysis. This level of vigilance is currently sufficient“Said Aline Van Den Broeck, spokesperson for the Federal Agency.”The experience acquired in the Balkans in the past decade has shown that vaccination can effectively prevent the spread of the disease.“
In addition, AFSCA is currently examining options in collaboration with the Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AFMPs) and Federal Public Services (SPF) to be ready if the country should be confronted with a DNC epidemic this summer and wanted to use vaccination.
