international animal health

Question 1

international organizations working in international animal health

Answer 1

• world organization for animal health (WOAH, OIE)
• food and agriculture organization of united nations (FAO)
• the world bank
• international livestock research institute (ILRI)

Question 2

when was WOAH founded

Answer 2

founded as office international des epizooties (OIE) in jan 1924; agreement between 28 countries to fight animal diseases at global level

Question 3

how many countries are members of WOAH now

Answer 3

182

Question 4

WOAH objectives

Answer 4

• ensuring transparency in global animal disease situation
• collect, analyze and disseminate vet scientific info
• encourage international solidarity in the control of animal diseases
• publishing of health standards for international trade in animals and animal products
• improve legal framework and resources of national vet services
• promote food safety and AW through science based approach

Question 5

terrestrial animal health code

Answer 5

• represents standards for safe international trade in terrestrial animals and their products
• international guidelines for improvement of terrestrial animal health and welfare

Question 6

in the terrestrial animal health code an importing country has to

Answer 6

provide clear reasons for refusal to import

Question 7

in terrestrial animal health code; disputes between exporting and importing countries will be mediated by

Answer 7

WOAH

Question 8

manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals

Answer 8

• compilation of diagnostic procedures for any vet diagnostic lab
• provides internationally agreed methods and requirements for production and control of vaccines and other bio products

Question 9

food and agriculture organization of united nations (FAO)
when established and how many countries

Answer 9

specialized agency under united nations, established 1945 in quebec

194 member countries

Question 10

FAO objectives

Answer 10

• eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition
• elimination of poverty and dirving forward of economic and social progress for all
• sustainable management and utilization of natural resources
• helps developing countries and countries in transition

Question 11

where is FAO headquarters

Answer 11

rome
74 offices worldiwde

Question 12

FAO countries

Answer 12

conducted in developing countries focusing on agriculture (including livestock), fisheries, natural resources, forestry and economical and social development

Question 13

when was international livestock research institute (ILRI) founded

Answer 13

1994 by merging international livestock centre for africa and the International lab for research on animal diseases

Question 14

ILRI aims

Answer 14

• improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock
• non profit
• headquarters in kenya

Question 15

the world bank when was it created where is headquarters

Answer 15

1944, new york

Question 16

world bank does what

Answer 16

source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries
involved in many diverse projects

Question 17

australia’s development program

Answer 17

• now integrated into department of foreign affairs and trade (DFAT)
• objectives are to pursue australias national interest and extend influence to promote growth and reduce poverty

Question 18

ACIAR; Australian center for international agricultural research

Answer 18

• 1982
• statutory authority within foreign affairs and trade portfolio
• advance aus national interests, promoting economic growth and increasing sustainability through assisting and encouraging aus scientists and institutions to use their skills to develop solutions to agricultural problems in developing countries

Question 19

CIRAD

Answer 19

french research centre working with developing countries big player in agriculture/ vet research

Question 20

NGO

Answer 20

non government organizations

Question 21

VBB; vets beyond borders

Answer 21

• 2003, australian NGO
• runs vet based AW and public health programmes in developing communities in asia and in pacific
• work w local governments to establish effective vet programs
• undertake clinical training of local vet personnel