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Objectives and topics
Introduction
Programme
Objectives and topics

Update:
07.04.2008

 


The Second OIE Global Conference on Animal Welfare has the goal of supporting the worldwide implementation of OIE standards for sea and land transport of livestock, livestock slaughter for human consumption and killing for disease control. the Conference also aims to raise the profile of animal welfare and to encourage veterinarians and Veterinary Services to take greater responsibility for animal welfare.

The conference will examine a series of related key topics in multiple sessions:
Raise awareness of the OIE Animal Welfare Standards
Give practical information and technical advice on setting national standards, including legislation to support the implementation of standards
Encourage national Veterinary Services to take responsibility for animal welfare
Help Veterinary Services, especially those in developing countries, to put the OIE standards to work
Strengthen approaches to teaching of Animal Welfare in veterinary and agriculture faculties
Launch a discussion on additional standard-setting needs and achievements
Discuss and define research priorities to support standard setting and implementation

Approximately 400 participants are expected to attend, including:

OIE Delegates and other representatives
Sponsors (International organisations/countries/private sector organisations)
International Organisations that have official agreements with the OIE
Veterinary Deans and heads of animal welfare research institutes
International Industry Organisations and Animal Welfare NGO’s

The conference will take place over 3 days, comprising formal presentations and Ministerial Statements, working groups and a final plenary including Conference Resolutions.