Despite the emergence of new diseases such as bluetongue, the health status in the EU has continuously improved, also in the new Member States, which has a positive impact on the functioning of the internal market in live animals and food of animal origin, on EU export possibilities and on consumer confidence.
Hoolimata selliste uute haiguste nagu sinine keel ilmumisest on tervishoid ELis pidevalt paranenud, sealhulgas ka uutes liikmesriikides, millel on positiivne mõju elusloomade ja loomset päritolu toiduainete siseturu toimimisele, ELi ekspordivõimalustele ja tarbijate kindlustundele.