World Organisation for Animal Health for Members

We’re thrilled to unveil, 'The Animal Echo’, WOAH’s newest online space for knowledge-sharing and dialogue. This space will dive deep into animal health and welfare, featuring scientific research, thought-provoking articles, and expert stories from a variety of contributors.

RT @WOAH_DG: I had the immense pleasure of officially meeting our staff both at @WOAH Headquarters and in the regions today. It was fantast…

I am honoured to lead such a distinguished organisation and look forward to working with our dedicated team, network, and global partners to advance animal health and welfare worldwide. @WOAH

As I begin my first day as Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health, I am filled with hope. Hope and determination, that together we will affront critical animal health and welfare challenges ahead of us. Animal health is central to key global issues such as food security, economic stability, trade, public health, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. @WOAH must continue to grow and evolve. And everyone's support is needed to make it happen. Because animal health is our health, it’s everyone’s health. #OneHealth.

We reiterate the importance of surveillance in the prevention and control of #AvianInfluenza. The first line of defense against avian influenza is its early detection. Accurate warning systems are essential to efficiently prevent and control the disease. Read our latest statement: woah.org/en/high-pathog…

Receiving @WOAH's endorsement for an official control programme for dog-mediated #rabies can help in advocating for increased support and investments from local governments, provide better expertise, and bring recognition. Find out how to apply: woah.org/app/uploads/20…

In partnership with @IUCN, we're launching the general guidelines for surveillance of diseases, pathogens and toxic agents in free-ranging wildlife, which aim to assist with the development and implementation of a national surveillance programme. Sign up: woah.org/en/event/iucn-…

WOAH Rabies Reference Laboratory Network (RABLAB) emphasises the importance of using approved, high-quality #rabies vaccines that meet international standards in terms of efficacy, safety, and sterility. Consult our guidelines: woah.org/en/document/wo…

Tackling #AntimicrobialResistance means filling the gaps. #ActOnAMR We explain why and how: woah.org/en/document/ac…

Updates from #WOAHGS: Five countries just achieved official recognition of their animal health status! To top that off, 385 already officially recognised animal health statuses and endorsed control programmes were successfully able to maintain their existing statuses.

Today is a pivotal moment in the course of animal welfare. At the 91st General Session, WOAH Delegates have just adopted the revised international standard on animal welfare during slaughter. 📸 AI Shutterstock

During the 91st #WOAHGS, WOAH Delegates chose Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran, as their Director General to lead the Organisation into its next chapter. Under Dr Soubeyran’s leadership, we will remain dedicated to a healthier future. 👉 woah.org/en/dr-emmanuel…

To better fight infectious diseases across the human-animal-environment interface, we've developed the first-ever global guidance needed for field epidemiologists to implement the One Health approach with @FAOLivestock & @WHO. 👉 woah.org/en/new-guidanc…

#Antimicrobial resistance needs our attention now. Here's why. #ActOnAMR #AMR

In their latest webinar, @UARForum gets talking about bite case management and rabies. Sign up here: fao.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Once a year, we bring government representatives, veterinary officials & partners from around the world to exchange over current global animal health. From May 26th to 30th, 600 country representatives & animal health stakeholders will gather for our 91st General Session. #WOAHGS

@WOAH welcomes the new members of the One Health High-Level Experts Panel (OHHLEP). Their mission is to support the implementation of the #OneHealth Joint Plan of Action by providing guidance to the Quadripartite. Learn more: who.int/news/item/17-0…

Receiving WOAH's endorsement for an official control programme for dog-mediated rabies can help in advocating for increased support and investments from local governments, provide better expertise, and bring recognition. Find out how to apply: woah.org/app/uploads/20…

Despite challenges faced in its implementation, zoning has shown to have a positive impact in terms of disease control when implemented. In a study, the @WOAH #Observatory studied the use, challenges & impacts of zoning and compartmentalisation: woah.org/en/what-we-do/…