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Overview What is avian influenza? Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds. Avian influenza viruses have also been isolated, although less frequently, from mammalian species, including humans.…
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Overview What is SARS-CoV-2? SARS-CoV-2, the agent that causes COVID-19 in humans, is a betacoronavirus – a genus that includes several coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, bat SARS-like CoV, and others) isolated from humans, bats, camels, civets,…
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What is Newcastle disease? Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious and often severe disease found worldwide that affects birds including domestic poultry. It is caused by a virus in the family of paramyxoviruses. The…
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What is Equine influenza? Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious though rarely fatal respiratory disease of horses, donkeys and mules and other equidae. The disease has been recorded throughout history, and when horses were…
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Our vision We envision a future in which humans and animals benefit and support each other, for a healthier, more sustainable world. Explore our vision on key topics Advocating for change As a global authority…
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Explore a timeline of our key milestones since 1924 As we celebrate 100 years of unwavering commitment to animal health and Veterinary Services around the world, we look back at our rich history. 1924: The…
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WOAH turns 100: A century of improving animal health and welfare
100 years of commitment Celebrating 100 years of WOAH’s unwavering commitment to global animal health—a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and progress. Join us in honouring WOAH’s past, embracing the present, and charting a sustainable future.…
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Use, challenges and impact of zoning and compartmentalisation
The WOAH Observatory aims to monitor the implementation of WOAH standards, and has therefore decided to focus its first thematic study on these two key concepts. In the project’s first phase, a survey was conducted…
