WOAH turns 100: A century of improving animal health and welfare 

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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.

A short film highlighting WOAH’s 100-year journey and dedication to animal health and welfare worldwide.

A short film highlighting WOAH’s 100-year journey and dedication to animal health and welfare worldwide.

Stories and Moments

Past, Present and Future

Stories of our people

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Our groundbreaking journey
in 100 photos

From setting standards to amplifying the voice of the veterinary workforce in the global health agenda, experience in pictures, some key moments that have significantly shaped our 100-year journey.

A century strong: our history

In 1924, 28 founding nations came together to address a shared concern – the health and well-being of the animals upon which our societies depend at a time when the trade of animals and its products had been massively expanding.

Discover the most significant milestones that have shaped WOAH till today.  


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Celebrating a century of improving animal health and welfare. #WOAH100 

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Celebrating a century of improving animal health and welfare. #WOAH100

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Today, we turn 100. From 1924 to 2024, a lot has changed, and so have we. #WOAH100

Today, we turn 100. From 1924 to 2024, a lot has changed, and so have we. #WOAH100

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We asked veterinarians students what they think will be the most pressing challenge that animal health will be faced with in the future. #WOAHGS

We asked veterinarians students what they think will be the most pressing challenge that animal health will be faced with in the future. #WOAHGS

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