Ad hoc Groups

An ad hoc Group is convened at the initiative of the Director General to provide expert advice on a topic as defined by the Terms of Reference. The ad hoc Group reports are considered by the relevant Specialist Commission or Director General. An ad hoc Group usually comprises six internationally recognised experts and take into consideration geographical representation and gender balance.

    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 work plan to identify potential upcoming area of work. Delegates may send the name(s) of the expert(s) via email to [email protected]. However, experts must submit their relevant information by filling out this form. This information will be considered but does not guarantee that the expert will be selected. It will assist WOAH in establishing a database of internationally recognised experts.

    Ad hoc Group reports

    Ad hoc Group reports published since 2016 can be accessed from the menu on the top of this page. To access reports prior to July 2016, please refer to reports of the relevant WOAH Specialist Commission available here.

    Ad hoc Group meeting schedule

    The schedule for upcoming ad hoc Group meetings is presented below.

    Ad hoc GroupsStatusToRYear 2024
    AHG on International Standard for Bovine / Avian Tuberculine2nd half of the year
    Alternative Strategies for the Control and Elimination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Infection (MTbC) in LivestockEYes16-18 January
    First meeting
    Animal Semen: Chapter 4.7. Terrestrial CodeE 2nd half of the year
    Biosecurity: New Chapter 4.XEYes26-28 March
    Code Chapters 5.4 to 5.7 Revision (Animal Health Measures)EYes17-19 April
    Cybersecurity in Animal HealthP7-10 Oct
    Emerging disease in wildlifeEOct or Nov
    Emergency disease preparedness and disease outbreak management (aquatic animals)E Yes
    Development of emergency management standards (first meeting)E10-13 June
    Equine encephalomyelitisP2nd half of the year
    Introduction to the recommendations for animal welfare (Revision of Terrestrial Code Chapter 7.1.)P2nd half of the year
    ScrapieP1st half of the year
    Recommendations for national incident management systemsE25-28 Nov
    Slaughter and killing of animals for disease control purposes (Revision of Terrestrial Code Chapters 7.5. and 7.6.)E Yes
    Status evaluation on AHSEYes28-29 Sept, 5 Oct
    Status evaluation on BSEE Cancelled
    Status evaluation on CBPPEYes5-7 Dec
    Status evaluation on CSFECancelled
    Status evaluation on FMDEYes23-26 Oct
    Status evaluation on PPREYes17-19 Oct
    Status evaluation on dog mediated rabiesEYes4 & 6 Oct
    Susceptibility of crustaceans species to WOAH listed diseasesEYes
    Susceptibility of fish species to infection with WOAH listed diseasesE Yes18-23-25 January
    Susceptibility of mollusc species to infection with WOAH listed diseasesE Yes11_13 June
    Technical Reference for listing antimicrobial agents of importance in bovine animalsEYes9 February
    Technical Reference for listing antimicrobial agents of importance in cats and dogsEYes5 February
    Updating simulation exercises (on line)E6-8 May
    Transport of animals by sea and by land
    (Revision of Terrestrial Code Chapters 7.2. and 7.3.)    		E18-20 June
    Wildlife: Next generation wildlife health information systemEYes30 January
    *E = Established AHG; P = Planned and open for nomination of experts.

    Terms of Reference and Internal rules for Working Groups and ad hoc Groups

    Terrestrial Animals

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on Terrestrial Animals

    Disease specific

    Other terrestrial animal related subjects

    Aquatic Animals

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on Aquatic Animals

    Disease specific

    Other aquatic animal related subjects

    Animal Welfare

    Report of ad hoc Groups on animal welfare

    Antimicrobial Resistance

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on Antimicrobial resistance

    Official Status

    Evaluation for official status and endorsement of control programmes

    Others

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on other subjects