Brussels, 22/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Friday, the European Commission adopted a decision aiming to update in 2004 the requirements for the screening of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in ovine and caprine animals within the European Union. Compared to the present situation, the member states will be authorised to considerably reduce the number of tests undertaken on ovine animals within abattoirs, and checks on caprine animals will no longer be obligatory. Emphasis will...