tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718154821289842128.post3061231809688775558..comments2023-03-21T20:42:52.766+00:00Comments on Hustles in Brussels: SchmallenbergJohn Bufton MEPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894546830025165117noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718154821289842128.post-62198762951658326282012-03-14T10:05:45.137+00:002012-03-14T10:05:45.137+00:00In the same way that vector borne human infection,...In the same way that vector borne human infection, such as malaria, cannot be transmitted from person to person scientists are pretty much certain that this infection also cannot be passed down the food chain. As there has also been no incidicence of disease in anything other than ruminants, it is more likely the economic impact on the industry that people should be worrying about. At this stage it is highly important NOT to scaremonger, as driving people away from British lamb and beef could do unforetold damage to farming in this county.John Bufton MEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01894546830025165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718154821289842128.post-78127060627952773302012-03-14T01:43:57.871+00:002012-03-14T01:43:57.871+00:00Good gosh, that's scary news. It sounds bad e...Good gosh, that's scary news. It sounds bad enough for the farming industry, but the thing I always worry about in a situation like this is whether it is somehow transferrable to humans? Of course they are saying not, but having recently seen the movie 'Contagion" reading a story like this is enough to make one nervous.farmland investmenthttp://www.greenworldbvi.com/alternative-investments-options/agricultural-farmland/noreply@blogger.com