China determined to improve animal epidemic control ability
( 2004-02-05 13:37) (Xinhua)
China will improve its mechanism ofanimal epidemic prevention and control,
said Liu Jian, Vice-Minister of Agriculture at a press conference Thursday
morning.
Since China reported its first case of bird flu caused by the deadly virus
H5n1 on Jan. 27, the nation has taken decisive measures in controlling the
epidemic, Liu said.
However, the epidemic prevention and control work has also met some
difficulties as poultry is in a huge number in the country, farmers might take
diversified raising methods, and besides, poultry farms are always sporadically
distributed in countryside, said Liu.
"But we believe we can bring it into control as long as we makeefforts and
rely on science and the people," Liu said.
Considering the difficulties and problems in the battle againstbird flu, Liu
said, the country will further improve the prevention and control mechanism of
animal epidemics.
"We will also strengthen our efforts in research of animal epidemics," the
vice minister said.
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