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General Information What is PPR? Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease, caused by a morbillivirus closely related to rinderpest virus, which affects goats, sheep, and some wild relatives of domesticated small ruminants,…
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What is bovine tuberculosis? Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic bacterial disease of animals caused by members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex primarily by M. bovis, but also by M. caprae and to a lesser…
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A global threat Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to animal and human well-being They rank among humanity’s most spectacular achievements. Antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infections, paved the…
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Working Group on Antimicrobial Resistance
Terms of Reference The Working Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (hereafter, the “WG AMR”) was established by the Director General following Resolution No. 14 adopted at the 87th WOAH General Session, in 2019 following the OIE…
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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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Official Acts Mature veterinarian in white coat and protective mask on face holding clipboard and using smart phone while standing in cote. In background pigs. Basic Texts Discover Malagasy woman preparing fish to the return…
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Previous editions of the Aquatic Code
The first edition of the Aquatic Animal Health Code (the Aquatic Code)1 was published in 1995 after the World Assembly of Delegates agreed to adopt a harmonised approach to prevent the spread of significant transboundary aquatic animal diseases.…
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Monitoring workforce and resources
Through its Annual Report, the Observatory presents a global overview of the level of uptake of WOAH standards that relate to Veterinary Services’ workforce and resources. How can you access our workforce and resources related…
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Monitoring antimicrobial use and resistance
Through its Annual Report, the Observatory presents a global overview of the level of uptake of WOAH standards that relate to monitoring antimicrobial use and resistance. How can you access our antimicrobial use and resistance…
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Implementation of standards: the Observatory Annual Report
This knowledge will help the Organisation to improve the standard-setting process and better support Members in the future. As such, the overall objective of the Observatory Annual Report is to assess, in a global manner,…
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Overview Global health risks and tomorrow’s challenges The COVID-19 pandemic, a human public health crisis resulting from a virus of potential animal origin, underlined the validity of the One Health concept in understanding and confronting…
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Previous editions of the Terrestrial Code
The first edition of what is now referred to as the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (Terrestrial Code)1 was published in 1968 after the World Assembly of Delegates agreed to adopt a harmonised approach to prevent…
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Introduction Nomination of experts Delegates may nominate experts for specific ad hoc Groups, in particular for those that are in the planning phase not yet formally established. Delegates are also invited to consult the Commission's…
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Animal health impacts everyone’s health and is at the heart of everything we do. All of our actions are guided by a clear purpose: to improve animal health and welfare globally. These efforts are informed…
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About Food safety Given that the contamination of food may occur at any stage in the process from food production to consumption (“farm to fork”), food safety is best assured by an integrated, multidisciplinary approach…
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Two Working Groups are currently operating: Working Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Following the adoption of Resolution no. 14 “WOAH’s engagement in the One Health Global Effort to Control Antimicrobial Resistance” by the World Assembly…
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Aquatic Animal Health Strategy Importance of aquatic animals Human consumption of aquatic animal products is greater than ever before. Today, aquatic animals are the main source of protein for billions of people worldwide, and demand…
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Animal Diseases Discover Disease Data Collection Discover Animal Welfare Discover Official Disease Status Discover Wildlife Health Discover Aquatic Animals Discover Animal health and welfare, at the heart of global challenges Because we interact with animals…
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Veterinary Legislation Support
The importance of strong national veterinary legislation Appropriate national veterinary legislation is essential to support the work of Veterinary Services. It is a key factor in addressing global challenges, such as the growing demand for…
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Bridging capacities between animal and human health services COVID-19, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and high pathogenicity avian influenza are examples of how disease events can develop into major outbreaks or pandemics, with significant impacts…
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Overview The Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway empowers national Veterinary Services and Aquatic Animal Health Services by providing them with an extensive understanding of their strengths and weaknesses using a globally consistent methodology based…
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PVS Pathway Discover Vaccine banks Discover “National Veterinary Services preserve and develop animal resources, reducing poverty and hunger worldwide through improving rural livelihoods and feeding the world. Their additional impact on global health security by…
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Veterinary products In this context, WOAH develops for its Member Countries international standards, guidelines and recommendations for veterinary products. These reference documents can be found in the five following publications: Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Aquatic Animal Health…
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Terms of Reference To use, promote and disseminate diagnostic methods validated according to WOAH Standards; To recommend the prescribed and alternative tests or vaccines as WOAH Standards; To develop reference material in accordance with WOAH…
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New Agreement with the International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH)
NEW AGREEMENT BETWEENTHE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FORANIMAL HEALTH (IFAH)ANDTHE WORLD ORGANISATION OF ANIMAL HEALTH (OIE) Adopted by the IFAH and the OIE on 7 March 2007 The World Organisation for Animal Health, hereinafter referred to as OIE,…
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Agreement with the International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH)
AGREEMENT BETWEENTHE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH (IFAH)ANDTHE WORLD ORGANISATION OF ANIMAL HEALTH (OIE) Adopted by the IFAH and the OIE on 28 May 2002 1. The World Organisation of Animal Health, hereinafter referred to…
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Specialist Commissions Terms of Reference
TERMS OF REFERENCE, INTERNAL RULES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE OIE SPECIALIST COMMISSIONS Adopted by the OIE International Committee on 22 May 20031 OIE SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION FOR ANIMAL DISEASES ( in brief "Scientific…
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WOAH turns 100: A century of improving animal health and welfare 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…
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Scientific and Technical Review
Overview The Scientific and Technical Review (ISSN: 1608-0637) is a peer-reviewed periodical publication that plays a significant role in fulfilling the objectives of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). It contains in-depth studies devoted…