Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
International regulations and standards for avian influenza, including the vaccine standards of the World Organisation for Animal Health.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Bruschke, C J M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Ministry of Agriculture · Netherlands
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has set important international guidelines for managing avian influenza, which is a serious disease affecting birds. These guidelines cover everything from how to report outbreaks to the standards for vaccines used to protect poultry. The European Union has also created laws that align with these OIE standards to help ensure safe trade in poultry products. Quick detection and diagnosis of the disease, along with strong veterinary services, are key to controlling outbreaks and preventing the virus from spreading. Vaccination can be a vital part of managing the disease, but it must be done with high-quality vaccines and careful monitoring to be effective.
Abstract
For avian influenza the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has laid down international standards on notification, trade, diagnosis, surveillance and the production and use of vaccine. These standards are science- and risk-based to ensure safe trade in poultry and poultry products without unjustified barriers. The European Union, with its 27 Member States, has in place harmonised legislation in line with OIE standards. Early detection, rapid diagnosis, notification and high quality Veterinary Services are crucial for ensuring a rapid response to avian influenza outbreaks and for swiftly reducing the risk of virus spread via trade. Depending on the situation, vaccination may also be a very important tool for disease control. The use of high quality vaccines and postvaccination monitoring are essential for the successful implementation of vaccination. Compliance with international standards is of paramount importance for protecting animal and human health in the global crisis of the highly pathogenic avian influenza of the H5N1 subtype.
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