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  • Disease Terrestrials

    SARS-CoV-2

    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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    Disease Terrestrials, Multiple species

    Anthrax

    What is anthrax? Anthrax is a disease caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis. The name of the bacteria derives from the Greek word for coal, because of the ulcers with dark centres that develop…

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    Disease Terrestrials, Multiple species

    Rinderpest

    Overview The history of Rinderpest Reports point to the origins of Rinderpest in Central Asia and its rapid spread to the rest of the continent and across Europe, following trade and migration routes. The disease was also reported in the Americas and Australia, with a…

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    Disease Terrestrials, Multiple species

    Foot and mouth disease

    General Information What is Foot and Mouth disease (FMD)? Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of livestock that has a significant economic impact. The disease affects cattle, swine, sheep,…

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    Biological threat reduction

    Strengthening Global Biological Security Infectious disease agents and toxins found in animal populations and animal products are a considerable and on-going threat to animal health, agricultural economies, food security (both crops and livestock), food safety,…

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    Official Information

    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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    Ad hoc Groups

    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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    Career

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    What we do

    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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    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, founded as OIE). It contains…