Whither the strategy for animal health and welfare in England? The parting thoughts of the England Implementation Group.

The article discusses a final report of the England Implementation Group (EIG) that looks into the developments since the 2004 publication of the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy for Great Britain (AHWS). The report takes into account various issues, including animal welfare, biosecurity, exotic and endemic disease, farm health planning, and veterinary services and surveillance. It also highlights progress in contingency planning for exotic disease and outbreak management.