Fight against swine fever, Nieddu: "We are at the last mile, the EU removes the restrictions"

An appeal to the European Union to remove the restrictions due to swine fever and start the resumption of exports in the sector.

This was launched by the regional councilor for health Mario Nieddu in Urzulei, during the conference “A new strategic plan for the relaunch of the regional pig sector”.

"The goal we have set for ourselves is now close and we await the indications of the EU for the resumption of exports, a fundamental goal for the sector", said Nieddu during the meeting attended by local farmers and administrators of the area. sub barbaricina of Ogliastra.

Among the novelties of the " Plague Plan 2022-2023 " there are new incentives for the emergence of irregular farms, a simplification for certified companies and no stop to the handling of the animals for the certified companies themselves, even if they are located in an area in where outbreaks have been detected.

“The European commissioner Stella Kyriakides - recalls the commissioner Nieddu - declared that she had no foreclosure towards Sardinia, in the face of an investigation that confirmed the optimal picture on the front of the spread of swine fever in the island and of the measures in place. This framework has been certified since the last audit. We have met all of Europe's requests, including wild and wildlife surveillance measures, which were previously considered lacking. We are at the last mile of a battle that has lasted too long , costing great sacrifices to entire communities living in our territory. Now we expect the restrictions imposed on Sardinia to finally be lifted ".

(Unioneonline / L)