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Risk management of international trade: emergency preparedness

Authors :
David Mj
Bowman Qp
Torres A
Source :
Revue Scientifique et Technique de l'OIE. 21:493-498
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
O.I.E (World Organisation for Animal Health), 2002.

Abstract

Summary Emergency preparedness and management are among the most important and critical issues facing animal health in the world today. The goals of a country for an animal health emergency management (AHEM) system should include the following: ‐ being prepared to detect and manage an outbreak of a foreign animal disease ‐ preventing the introduction of foreign and emerging animal pathogens ‐ having an appropriate response system for control and eradication of the disease ‐ having a system for recovery from animal health emergencies, including natural disasters. An AHEM system can no longer be limited to a single organisation within a country. In the event of a serious threat to the animal agriculture of a country, broader and more comprehensive participation is required. If not properly planned for, animal health emergencies can rapidly become national disasters. Therefore, it is essential that the central government of a country work towards these goals through partnerships with other Federal and State/Provincial/District organisations, academic institutions and national animal industries.

Details

ISSN :
02531933
Volume :
21
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Revue Scientifique et Technique de l'OIE
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........29e30fc01cf18c6d7e1d41cec03fcc63
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.20506/rst.21.3.1344