Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The OIE's involvement in aquatic animal health.
- Journal:
- Developments in biologicals
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Bernoth, Eva-Maria
- Affiliation:
- Australian Government Department of Agriculture · Australia
Plain-English summary
The OIE, which is an organization focused on animal health, creates guidelines to help countries protect their aquatic animals from diseases without creating unnecessary trade barriers. They have developed specific codes and manuals that outline how to diagnose and manage aquatic animal diseases, with input from experts and member countries. There are currently 27 specialized laboratories and one center dedicated to aquatic animal health, forming a network of knowledge and support. The OIE also works to educate countries about aquatic animal health and helps them meet their international responsibilities. Overall, the OIE is actively involved in addressing the challenges related to the health of aquatic animals.
Abstract
The OIE develops normative documents relating to rules that Member Countries can use to protect themselves from diseases without setting up unjustified sanitary barriers. For aquatic animal disease, the Aquatic Animal Health Code and the Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals are prepared by the Aquatic Animals Commission, with the assistance of internationally renowned experts, the OIE's other Specialist Commissions, and in consultation with OIE Member Countries. These standards are described in detail. There are currently 27 OIE Reference Laboratories and one Collaborating Centre for aquatic animal diseases, providing a network of expertise in aquatic animal health. The OIE is committed to raising awareness about aquatic animal health and assisting Member Countries to fulfill their international obligations. Members of the Aquatic Animals Commission regularly present on the activities of the Aquatic Animals Commission at the Conferences of the OIE Regional Commissions and at scientific venues. Regional initiatives conducted in concert with other organisations complement the OIE's involvement in aquatic animal health. A range of interesting challenges lies ahead.
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