Animal Health and Welfare
The Panel assesses risks of infectious diseases that may threaten animal health, and summarises knowledge related to unfavourable production or living conditions for animals.
The group of specialists assesses the risk of establishment and spread of infectious diseases in Norway and to what extent the diseases can affect animal health. They also evaluate the risks to animal welfare related to unfavourable production or living conditions. They also evaluate various measures that can reduce the risk of both disease and compromised animal welfare.
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The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) carries out independent risk assessments for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) and the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet).