Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Addressing governance in aquatic animal disease emergency management.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Bar-Yaacov, K
- Affiliation:
- Norwegian Food Safety Authority
Plain-English summary
In October 2006, a major conference was held by the World Organisation for Animal Health to discuss the challenges of managing diseases in aquatic animals, like fish. The meeting highlighted problems such as unclear roles among different government agencies, the need for better systems to monitor diseases, and the importance of being ready for emergencies. It also pointed out that there are gaps in knowledge and education that need to be addressed. Overall, the conference aimed to improve how countries handle aquatic animal health issues.
Abstract
In October 2006 the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) held the first Global Conference on Aquatic Animal Health. The conference was arranged as a result of growing awareness of the constraints on managing aquatic animal diseases, due to both knowledge gaps and fragmented governmental responsibilities in many countries. This paper summarises and expands on some of the issues raised at the conference. The issues may be categorised as follows: clarifying roles and responsibilities, building disease surveillance systems and preparing an emergency response, and identifying knowledge gaps and educational needs.
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