International Disease Surveillance. International animal health,disease surveillance and trade,January to May 2003

A report in The Veterinary Record of April 26 (pp 520-524) outlined the role of DEFRA's International Animal Health Division (IAHD) in international disease surveillance and management of legislative controls on trade in relation to diseases which could impact on Great Britain, summarising information gathered in 2002. This report reflects information received from January to May 31, 2003 (unless otherwise stated), and focuses on diseases in the EU and major trading partners