Brussels, 27/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 27 February, the European Commission adopted a decision to set up a veterinary team able to respond rapidly to outbreaks of bird flu, blue tongue, foot and mouth disease or other animal diseases in the EU or in third countries. The decision, which was approved by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, provides a formal legal basis for a support structure that has existed for many years.
EU member states will put a range...