It's because we don't know the scope of the infection. If we begin to quarantine all the animals and destroy them right away, that would be useless.
On December 4th, 2018. See this statement in context.
On December 4th, 2018. See this statement in context.
December 4th, 2018 / 9:40 a.m.
Vice-President, Science Branch, Chief Veterinary Officer and World Organisation for Animal Health Delegate for Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
It's because we don't know the scope of the infection. If we begin to quarantine all the animals and destroy them right away, that would be useless.
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