Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Globalization, international trade and animal health: the new roles of OIE.
- Journal:
- Preventive veterinary medicine
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Thiermann, Alejandro B
- Affiliation:
- OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) · France
Plain-English summary
This research discusses how countries can take advantage of global trade in animals and animal products by following specific health guidelines. They need to understand and comply with rules set by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). By participating in creating these health standards and improving their veterinary services and monitoring systems, countries can better protect animal health and enhance their trade opportunities. Overall, the study emphasizes that proper adherence to these guidelines is essential for countries to fully benefit from international trade.
Abstract
In order for countries and their stakeholders to maximize the benefits of globalization they must become familiar with, and must adhere to, the rights and obligations set out by the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). For the purpose of trade in animals and animal products, they must also adhere to the standards, guidelines and recommendations established by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Countries are also encouraged to participate in this standard setting process of the OIE. Only after implementing these requirements and after strengthening the veterinary infrastructures and their surveillance and monitoring systems, will countries be able to fully benefit from these new international trade rules.
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