Transparency of Veterinary Services – Executive summary

Observatory Annual Report 2022 | Executive summary

Transparency is important for Veterinary Services to effectively limit the spread of diseases, facilitate the safe trade of animals and
animal products, and enable cooperation on global issues. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE) develops
international standards related to transparency, including disease notifications. Through its Annual Report, the Observatory intends to
assess the uptake of these standards.