Laboratory twinning projects provide mutual benefits for parent and candidate institutes, including the creation of joint research opportunities, establishment of research networks and sustainable capacity building. The author was responsible for drafting the strategy, in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders from aquaculture, recreational fishing and government sectors throughout australia. The oie also provides capacity building with training cycles for focal points. Disease data cefas centre for environment, fisheries and. The manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals was first published in 1995 and the current edition is available on the oie web page in english and spanish. The following terms are from the oie standard definitions in the aquatic animal health code and, when needed,definitions have been modified to suit the purpose and context of the sop and. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals oie 9789295108196. The purpose of the 7th edition of the aquatic manual is to provide a uniform approach to the detection of the diseases listed in the oie aquatic animal health code, so that the requirements for health certification in connection with trade in aquatic animals and aquatic animal. The oie aquatic animal health code often referred to as the aquatic code is the international reference for surveillance, prevention and control of specific aquatic animal diseases. The 21st conference of the regional commission for africa of the world organisation for animal health oie took place in rabat morocco from 17 to 20 february 2015. More than 150 participants took part in the 24th conference of the oie regional commission for africa, which took place from 9 to 11 th of february 2021 in the meanwhile popular kingdom of zoom the conference, attended by 52 out of the 54 oie member countries on the continent, was chaired by dr. Next and 15 october 2015, a conference, organised in south africa by the world organisation for animal health oie, first of its kind at a continental scale, will gather representatives of the african veterinarians authorities, veterinary paraprofessionals associations and federations to strength their links and collaboration in order to ensure an optimal quality field work. List of items to order terrestrial animal health code.
Oie photo competition 2015 animal health, beyond the cliche for the first time, the oie organised its own photo competition in 2015 in a bid to demystify the association of animal health with domestic animals and veterinary surgery spread by media. The aim of the aquatic animal health code hereafter referred to as the aquatic code is to assure the sanitary safety of international trade in aquatic animals. The conference, attended by some 120 participants, was chaired by dr. World animal health information and analysis department oie. Regional representation oie for asia and the pacific.
The purpose of surveillance is to provide timely and relevant information to allow early warning and inform policy makers for rapid response to reduce the spread and mitigate the impact of disease. The oie aquatic animal health standards commission hereinafter referred to as the aquatic animals commission met at the oie headquarters in paris from 2 to 6 march 2015. The sanitary measures in the aquatic code should be used by the competent authorities of importing and exporting countries for the prevention, early detection, reporting and control of pathogenic agents in aquatic animals amphibians, crustaceans, fish and. Although there are many publications on the diagnosis and control of aquatic animal diseases, the aquatic manual is a key reference document describing the methods relevant to the oielisted diseases and other. The oie aquatic animal health code the aquatic code provides standards for the improvement of aquatic animal health worldwide.
In order to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation, to safeguard international trade on animals and animal products and to be consistent with chapters 1. Guide to terrestrial animal health surveillance authors. This procedure is mainly intended for oie focal points for. Aquatic animal health standards commission work plan for 2015 2016. The most recent cycle in the asia and pacific region was held in july 2017. The purpose of the manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals the aquatic manual is to provide a standardised approach to the diagnosis of the diseases. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals oie. This aquatic manual has been edited by the oie aquatic animal health standards. Although there are many publications on the diagnosis and control of aquatic animal diseases, the aquatic manual is a key.
Back toregional commission for europe regional core group of the oie regional commission for europe rcg. Oie list of antimicrobial agents of veterinary importance. New oie terrestrial codes available for download in pdf oie. Manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals. Natural occurrence oie diagnostic manual for aquatic animal diseases 2003 4th edition.
The list of notifiable aquatic animal diseases adopted by the oie world assembly of delegates in may 2014 came into effect in january 2015 see article 1. Call for experts to join the oie s specialist commissions. New oie terrestrial codes available for download in pdf. It also includes standards for the welfare of farmed fish and use of antimicrobial agents in aquatic animals. World organisation for animal health oie, fr abstract. Oie aquatic animal health code european commission. Standards are adopted by consensus by the world assembly of delegates. The virtual meeting was organized on 24 of november at 2. Improving the legal framework and resources of national veterinary services performance of veterinary services pvs pathway missions. Regional seminar for oie national focal points for aquatic animals. Ad hoc group on susceptibility of crustacean species to infection with oie listed diseases.
This second edition compiles the oie standards and guidelines on antimicrobial resistance and the use of antimicrobial agents from the terrestrial and aquatic codes and the terrestrial manual, the oie list of antimicrobial agents of veterinary importance, and relevant resolutions. The sanitary measures in the aquatic code should be used by the competent authorities of importing and exporting countries for the prevention, early detection, reporting and control of pathogenic agents in aquatic. Appendix 1 oie aquatic animal health code and manual of diagnostic tests for. The author was responsible for drafting the strategy, in consultation with a wide. The oie manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals provides requirements for diagnosis and testing for the diseases listed in the aquatic code and some of the meanwhile delisted diseases. This second edition compiles the oie standards and guidelines on antimicrobial resistance and the use of antimicrobial agents from the terrestrial and aquatic codes and the terrestrial manual, the oie list of antimicrobial agents of veterinary importance, and relevant. Aquatic animal health code manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals oie international standards.
The publication compiles a note of the oie director general on. They aim at improving aquatic animal health and welfare of farmed fish worl. List of countries with a selfdeclared brucellosis status published by the oie. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 2016 authors. Abderahman elabrak, oie delegate for morocco, along with dr bernard vallat, oie director general, dr. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 2016. The term oie validation standard in this guideline should be. She also had a word of thanks to outgoing immediatepast president of the oie, dr botlhe michael modisane, oie delegate of south africa, with whom she worked closely in the implementation of the 6th strategic plan during his tenure as president of the oie world assembly and oie council from 2015 to 2018.
The oie aquatic animal health standards commission the aquatic animals commission met at oie headquarters in paris from 5 october to 9 october 2015. The term oie validation standard in this guideline should be taken as referring to those chapters. The aquatic animal health code and manual gather the oie international standards. Terrestrial and aquatic manuals and mechanism of standard. The aquatic animals commission thanked the following member countries for providing written comments on. Home news new oie terrestrial codes available for download. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 2012.
The oie validation guidelines provide detailed information and examples in support of the oie validation standard that is published as chapter 1. Work programme highlights 2015 2018 aquatic manual emphasis on improving quality and consistency across all diseasespecific chapters applying a consistent structure for case definitions improving information on validation of assays improving recommendations on fitness for purpose revising susceptible species lists. Aquatic animal health code manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals oie international standards the oie mandate has included aquatic animals for over 60 years. Eu comments and position papers on issues discussed in the oie. Oie standards, guidelines and resolution oie standards, on. Oie 2016b, and australias national list of reportable diseases of aquatic animals department of agriculture 2019b. The list of participants and the adopted agenda are presented at annex 1 and annex 2. The purpose of the 7th edition of the aquatic manual is to provide a uniform approach to the detection of the diseases listed in the oie aquatic animal health code, so that the requirements for health certification in connection with trade in aquatic animals and aquatic animal products can be met. Animal health code and manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic. The world organisation for animal health oie manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 2015 oie 2015a describes a 4stage validation pathway to assess a tests fitnessforpurpose. Recommended reporting standards for test accuracy studies. Eu position on the oie aquatic animal health code and manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals to be proposed for adoption at the 83rd general session, held in may 2015 eu comments on the oie terrestrial animal health code following the terrestrial animal health standards commission meeting of september 2014 and prior to its next meeting. Terrestrial manual in french, terrestrial manual in spanish.
Since 2015, world antibiotic awareness week waaw has been observed aiming enhanced awareness of antimicrobial resistance amr and to encourage best practices among the general public, health professionals and policy makers across different sectors to reduce the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Part 2 is for quantitative information of any oie listed aquatic animal diseases or infections present in your country during the reporting period. The oie reference centre provides the candidate centre with technical support, guidance, and training. Commission and its ad hoc groups for future work on the aquatic code and manual. The oie aquatic animal health code the aquatic code provides standards for. The manual of procedures and the guidelines for wildlife risk analysis provide practical guides that will be useful to the growing and diverse range of professionals. Many of the chapters in the oie terrestrial animal health code and the oie aquatic animal health code deal with wildlife, partly or entirely. Natural occurrence oie manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 5th edition, 2006. The primary mandate of the oie is to produce codes and manuals for terrestrial and aquatic animals, which provide a template of best practice to protect and promote animal health and welfare.
However, the text was amended at various stages of the. The main activities of the organisation, which was established in1924, and in 2015 comprised 180 member countries, are as follows. In particular, these nonspecific bands showed sizes. Oie and to offer all technical support needed by the aquatics animal commission and its ad hoc groups for future work on the aquatic code and manual. Aquatic manuals once a year bulletin 4 times a year. Oie diagnostic manual for aquatic animal diseases 2003 4th edition. Australian aquatic veterinary emergency plan aquavetplan. Regional seminar oie national focal points for veterinary products entebbe, uganda, 1. The role of veterinary paraprofessionals vpp in the. The brucellosis page of the global oie website terrestrial animal health code. Oie 25th conference of the oie regional commission for europe 1721092012, fleesenseegermany more.
Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals it provides a harmonized approach to disease diagnosis by describing internationally agreed laboratory diagnostic techniques for aquatic animals. Laboratory twinning projects provide mutual benefits for parent and candidate institutes, including the creation of joint research opportunities, establishment of. This procedure is mainly intended for oie focal points for disease notification appointed by member countries delegates to get used to the notification process either using the paper form or the wahis online notification application in order to provide the oie headquarters with aquatic animal health information as per the. Version 1, 2015 aquavetplan is a series of manuals that outline australias approach to national. The purpose of the manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals the aquatic manual is to provide a standardised approach to the diagnosis of the diseases listed in the aquatic code, to facilitate health certification for trade in aquatic animals and aquatic animal products. Natural occurrence oie aquatic animal health code 2010 th edition ostrea edulis.
Quarterly aquatic animal disease reports qaad information sharing platform on aquatic animal health regional collaboration framework on aquatic animal healthactivities. The oie commitment to overcoming antimicrobial resistance. Aquavetplan disease strategy infection with ostreid. The objective is therefore to show through artistic delivery and photographic creativity, the crucial collaboration between animal health and public health and the daily and sometimes arduous activities of prevention, surveillance, diagnosis and control activities carried out by animal health. The oie aquatic animal health code the aquatic code sets out standards for the improvement of aquatic animal health and welfare of farmed fish worldwide. Aquatic manual in english and aquatic manual in spanish. The asiapacific regional tripartite fao oie who, together with unep planned a number of events to mark waaw to demonstrate they were united to fight antimicrobial resistance. Aquatic animal health standards commission work plan for 20152016. The oie aquatic animal health standards commission hereinafter referred to as the aquatic animals commission met at the oie headquarters from 24 to 28 september 2012. Disease data cefas centre for environment, fisheries.
The mission of the regional representation is to offer each member of the oie services adapted to their region so that the surveillance and control of animal diseases can be strengthened. Reports and proceedings from past regional commission meetings at the general sessions. Appendix 1 oie aquatic animal health code and manual of diagnostic tests. The southeast asia and china foot and mouth disease. Riding the wave to the future posted aug 17, 2014, 2. Home standard setting aquatic manual access online. Oie virtual meeting series of 23rd seacfmd national coordinators 5 june, 7,8,31 july 2020 22nd seacfmd national coordinators meeting 2527 june 2019, ulaanbaatar, mongolia. Natural occurrence om forekomsten av gyrodactylus pa svenska fiskar. Sciencebased decisions regarding the health of aquatic animals rely on the information generated by surveillance programs. This procedure is mainly intended for oie focal points for disease notification appointed by. Oie aquatic animal health code 2005 8th edition austrovenus stutchburyi. Oie manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 5th edition, 2006. For the first time, the oie organised its own photo competition in 2015 in a bid to demystify the association of animal health with domestic animals and veterinary surgery spread by media.
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