Animal Disease Control and Eradication in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The overall objective of the Project of which this contract will be a part is:

• To ensure a high level of public and animal health protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)

Project purpose:

• Reduction of the risks to human and animal health, the environment, as well as increased economic potential of BiH
• Improvement of the ability of BiH to provide accurate statistical data on wildlife, as required by the EU
• Support the full implementation of the strategies regarding the control and eradication of both diseases.
• Ensuring that rabies and Brucellosis vaccination is carried out in accordance with required guidelines.

Technical assistance and training activitties were held on behalf of the State Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina (SVO); Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry of the Federation of BiH (FBIH); Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republika Srpska (RS); Department for Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Brcko District (BD).

Duration: 03/2015 – 03/2017