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Potsdam (dpa / bb) - Brandenburg's consumer protection minister Ursula Nonnemacher (Greens) has paid tribute to veterinarians with a view to combating animal diseases in the state.
In addition to the particular challenges posed by the corona pandemic, they were among the most important actors in the fight against African swine fever (ASF) and avian influenza, the minister said on International Veterinary Day.
"The basic supply of the population must continue to be ensured at slaughterhouses and meat cutting plants."
The veterinarians are - despite all precautionary measures - exposed to an increased risk of infection.
Brandenburg is currently fighting against two dangerous animal diseases at the same time, stressed Nonnemacher.
The decisions that veterinarians make and the processes that they have to accompany are often difficult and stressful.
For example, when it comes to the detection of avian influenza and the killing of animals.
She wanted to use today's “World Veterinary Day” as an opportunity to thank the profession.
In 2019, 1246 veterinarians were working in Brandenburg, of which 549 worked in a branch and 176 in the veterinary administration.
World Veterinary Day was established by the World Veterinary Association in 2000 to - always on the last Saturday in April - to draw attention to the work of veterinarians around the world.
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