World Organisation for Animal Health

Carolina Maciel

Chapter 117 in Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law, 2025, pp 446-448 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The World Organisation for Animal Health [WOAH], founded in 1924 as the Office International des Epizooties [OIE], plays a pivotal role in promoting global animal health and welfare. This entry provides an overview of WOAH's governance structure and its key activities, including the development of international animal welfare standards, the organization of events, and capacity-building initiatives to disseminate knowledge and foster global cooperation in advancing animal welfare.

Keywords: Office International des Epizooties; OIE; World Organisation for Animal Health; WOAH; International standards; International Recommendations; Terrestrial Animal Health Code; Aquatic Animal Health Code (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781803923666
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