Summary
Rabies is a viral infection caused by viruses belonging to the Lyssavirus genus. It is a zoonosis – an animal disease that can spread to humans – transmitted by saliva through bites and scratches. The infection primarily circulates among domestic, feral, and wild animals, although all mammals are at risk. The virus attacks the Central Nervous System targeting the brain and the spinal cord, and is fatal if left untreated.
The project purpose is to support control and eradication programme of classical swine fever in domestic pigs and wild boars; control and eradication programme of rabies in fox population and reduce the risk of new cases; transpose EU legislation on control measures of CSF and Rabies into national legislation.
Detailed information
Sector
Agriculture and food
Implementation period
January 2010 - January 2013
Regions
Borski, Branicevski, City of Belgrade, Jablanicki, Juzno-Backi, Juzno-Banatski, Kolubarski, Macvanski, Moravicki, Nisavski, Pcinjski, Pirotski, Podunavski, Pomoravski, Rasinski , Raski, Severno-Backi, Severno-Banatski, Srednjo-Banatski, Sremski-Okrug, Sumadijski, Toplicki, Zajecarski, Zapadno-Backi, Zlatiborski
EuropeAid reference
EuropeAid/128177/C/SER/RS
Components
Supply and areal distribution of rabies vaccines
EU donation
1,600,000€
Negotiating chapter
11
Implementation period
January 2010
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January 2013
Beneficiary
Veterinary Directorate of the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management
Implemented by
OPERA