The sanitary measures in the aquatic code should be used by the competent authorities of importing and exporting countries for the prevention, early detection. Aquatic animal health code amphibians, crustaceans, fish and molluscs manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals oie international standards. Disease data cefas centre for environment, fisheries. Terrestrial animal health code mammals, birds and bees.
Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals nhbs. The standards are developed through a standard setting process that is transparent and based on sound science. The oie intends to publish a new edition approximately every four years. Overview of news items since 2008, in reverse chronological order. Oie 25th conference of the oie regional commission for europe 1721092012, fleesenseegermany more. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals oie. The manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals terrestrial manual aims to facilitate international trade in animals and animal products and to contribute to the improvement of animal health services worldwide. The oie reference centre provides the candidate centre with technical support, guidance, and training. The oie aquatic animal health code the aquatic code provides standards for the improvement of aquatic animal health worldwide.
Natural occurrence oie diagnostic manual for aquatic animal diseases 2003 4th edition. Oie aquatic animal health code european commission europa eu. 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. According to the oie manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals oie, 2014, relevant european and certain national legal acts, there are different approaches. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 2020 authors. Quarantine requirements for the importation of live. The members of the commission are listed in annex i and the agenda adopted is in annex ii. 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. Includes releases of publications, coordination and policy meetings, staff.
Many of the chapters of the oie terrestrial animal health code and the aquatic animal health code deal with wildlife in part or entirely. The oie laboratory twinning program opportunities for a one. Manual is to provide a uniform approach to the diagnosis of the diseases listed in the oie aquatic animal health. This manual is subject to change and revisions, notice of which will be given to each employee prior to an effective date. In accordance with the decision taken by the world assembly at the 79th general session, member countries are now exempted from annual reconfirmation for rinderpest free status. Japans comments on the proposed amendments of the aquatic. Terrestrial manual in french, terrestrial manual in spanish. Explore hundreds of publications and online resources now. The aquatic manual is available in english and spanish only. National aquatic animal health plan for the united states. The purpose of the representation is to provide to the member states, services that are adapted to the regional level, so that they may strengthen both surveillance and control.
Purpose of aquatic manual a key and unique document describing diagnostic methods that can be applied to the oie listed diseases in aquatic animal health laboratories all over the world improved aquatic animal health worldwide. The assembly which is the supreme authority of the oie is composed of delegates of member countries. Natural occurrence oie manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals 5th edition, 2006. These simulation exercises are also disseminated to oie s delegates and to the subscribers of the oie info distribution list before their implementation. Oie ad hoc group on the responsible use of antimicrobials in aquatic animals. On january 25, 1924, the office of international des epizooties oie was created to fight animal diseases at the global level. 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.
The oie terrestrial animal health standards commission the commission met at the oie headquarters in paris from to 22 september 2011. This aquatic manual has been edited by the oie aquatic animal health standards commission. Oie terrestrial animal health code, 21st edition may 2012. Fei and oie to host joint regional conference on international movement of horses in south america. The samples shall be tested with negative results for diseases listed in the attached tables of the requirements by laboratory that is designated by the exporting country and using the methods described in the oie aquatic manual. Aphis encourages aquaculture producers to work with aquatic animal veterinarians and other aquatic animal health experts to address health issues on the production site. Oie manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for ttilailatiailterrestrial animals aquatic animals l b t k f th t d ib d i thilaboratory work of the type described in this terrestrial manual should be carried out with mi i f i k t th h lth f th t ffinimum of risk to the health of the staff biosafety, and. The plan sets new fields of action for the organisation.
In order to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation, to safeguard. City of fort collins recreation department aquatic manual. Sep 02, 2011 japans comments on the proposed amendments of the aquatic animal health code and the manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals in the report of the meeting of the oie aquatic health standards commission in february 2011 comments. Regional events organized by the oie regional representation for asia and the pacific and the oie subregional representation for south east asia.
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. In may 2003, its name was changed to the world organization for animal health, but it continues to use the historical acronym oie. National advisory committee for aquatic animal health nmfs. 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 atlas of transboundary animal diseases, the oies bestseller, is intended to assist veterinary service field staffs involved in animal disease surveillance and diagnostics in identifying important transboundary diseases of livestock. The eu notes that of the draft oie aquatic manual chapters that were sent for comment in august 2011, there are five disease specific chapters proposed for diseases that have previously been delisted by the oie and for which there where no chapters in the 2009 printed edition of the oie aquatic manual. Principles and methods of validation of diagnostic assays for infectious diseases. The offices of the oie headquarters are closed from march 17, 2020. Oie international standards on aquatic animals seafdecaqd. These are procedures established by the city of fort collins recreation division for all employees. Oie terrestrial animal health standards commission. Disease data cefas centre for environment, fisheries and. The terrestrial animal health standard commission discussed the movement towards as well as merits of electronic certification. Most of the time, these simulation exercises are meant to test and practice, based on an established national contingency plan. With advances in scientific knowledge, the aquatic animal health standards commission prepares draft texts for new chapters, or revises existing chapters of the aquatic code and the aquatic manual with the input of internationally renowned independent experts, oie ad hoc groups, and the expertise at. The delegates of the 176 oie members adopted the 5th strategic plan which sets a roadmap for oie global missions in animal health and welfare over the years 2011 2015. Oie manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals the most recent version of the oie manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals the terrestrial manual is online.
Regional seminar for oie national focal points for veterinary. Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals aquatic. Oie regional representation for asia and the pacific food science building 5f the university of tokyo 111 yayoi, bunkyoku tokyo, 18657 japan tel. Oie aquatic animal health code 2011 online haliotis cracherodii. Register of diagnostic kits certified by the oie as validated as fit for purpose fit for purpose means that the kit has to be validated to such a level to show that the kits results can be interpreted to have a defined meaning in terms of diagnosis or another biological property being examined. Aquatic animal health code amphibians, crustaceans, fish and molluscs. For the purpose of this chapter, acute hepatopancreatic necrosis ahpnd, also known as early mortality disease syndrome ems, is considered to be infection with unique strains of. Terrestrial manual 8th edition, 2018 volumes 1, 2 and 3 29. Manual or oie aquatic code, incubation periods stated in articles published in international scientific journals shall apply.
Panel report the livestock act and published in the gazette of india on 20 july 2011. The major functions of the oie are to collect and disseminate information on the distribution and occurrence of animal diseases and to ensure that scientifically based standards govern international trade in animals and animal products. Oie manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial. This second advanced training seminar for oie national focal point on communication came as a follow up of the first one in prague in 2011. A cooperation agreement was signed between the oie and the west african economic and monetary union waemu 2010. Describes diagnostic laboratory methods which are suitable for the. The eu would like to commend the oie aquatic animal health. Keeping pace with the rapid growth of the aquaculture. This seminar was the second one for the oie national focal points for animal production food safety in the european region. The oie also actively promotes activities related to harmonisation of veterinary legislation. Quarantine requirements for the importation of live crustaceans and molluscs in accordance with the oie aquatic manual. Aquatic manual chapter has been developed and see point 2. National oceanic and atmospheric administration of the u.
G20 agriculture ministers recognize the role of animal health and oie standards in global food security. The oie subregional representation srr for south east asia was established in 2010 and has been entrusted with the organisation of several training courses for oie fps including wildlife, animal disease notification, animal welfare, communication, aquatic animal diseases and veterinary products. Protecting animal health at the wildlife livestock. The aquatic manual is available online and free of charge. Terrestrial animal health code terrestrial code sets out standards for the improvement of terrestrial animal health and welfare and veterinary public health worldwide, including through standards for safe international trade in terrestrial animals mammals, birds and bees and their products.
The oie has been organising a series of training seminars for oie national focal points within the framework of the capacitybuilding programme for the veterinary services of oie member countries. National marine fisheries service noaa fisheries noaa. Oie terrestrial manual oie global conference on rabies control oie terrestrial manual oie terrestrial animal health code support available. Eu comments and position papers on issues discussed in the oie. Quality management in veterinary testing laboratories.
Oie aquatic animal health code member country comments 2. Following each general session the final report is available in the 3 official languages of the oie. Oie standards on animal health include health of wildlife. It is essential that all employees familiarize themselves with the material in this manual. 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. 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. Annex 18 aquatic manual criteria for listing species as susceptible to infection. The principal target readership is laboratories carrying out veterinary diagnostic tests and surveillance, plus vaccine manufacturers and regulatory authorities in member. The oie reference centre provides the candidate centre.
The aquatic manual provides a uniform approach to the detection of the diseases listed in the aquatic code, so that the requirements for health certification in connection with trade in aquatic animals and aquatic animal products can be met. Eu comments on the oie aquatic animal health code and manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals following the aquatic animal health standards commission meeting of september october 2014 and prior to its next meeting in march 2015. Oie hosts partners to kick off the allocation of funds to combat amr. Education recommended that the oie champion the use of electronic health certification, with the possibility of using laboratory animals as a pilot project in 2011. The aquatic code provides standards for the improvement of aquatic animal health worldwide. West balkans regional aquatic animal disease diagnostic manual. Oie regional training seminar for national oie focal points for aquatic animals dubai, uae 2729 september 2010. Each twinning project is a partnership between a particular oie reference centre which may be an oie reference laboratory or an oie collaborating centre and a candidate centre. The assembly meets once a year in the month of may during the general session. It also includes standards for the welfare of farmed fish and use of antimicrobial agents in aquatic animals. All 53 nfps of europe were invited to the seminar, out of which, 40 attended. Terrestrial animal health code, aquatic animal health code, manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals and the manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals. If no such information can be found either in the oie aquatic manual, oie aquatic code or international scientific journals, the incubation period will be 30 days.
Rinderpest was declared as eradicated worldwide by the oie and fao in may and june 2011. 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. Seminars fp animal production food safety oie europe. Recommendations of the oie global conference on rabies control next page. Eu comments to the report of the meeting of the oie aquatic animal health code commission 1115 october 2010 please find attached an annex indicating the european union comments on the report of the aquatic animal health commission. Manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial. These reference documents can be found in the five following publications. Read the latest situation report on avian influenza. 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. Color ri oios stock pgraded hite almod biscuit boe additioal custom colors available. Usda aphis international standard setting activities oie. Japans comments on the proposed amendments of the aquatic animal health code and the manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals in the report of the meeting of the oie aquatic health standards commission in february 2011 comments. Quarantine requirements for the importation of live fish and.
The oie regional representation for africa is part of the five regional representations americas, asia and the pacific, europe and the middle east established by oie. Oie aquatic animal health codea trade facilitating standard. Collection and storage of diagnostic specimens 2 oie terrestrial manual 20 i demonstration of freedom from infection in a defined population. Dr gillian mylrea world organisation for animal health. 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. Aquatic manual workshop for oie national focal points for aquatic animals. It also includes standards for good governance, the welfare of farmed fish and use of antimicrobial agents in aquatic animals. The oie global conference on aquatic animal health programmes. Please try again by changing the filter criteria or make sure your keywords are spelled correctly. The report of the ad hoc group is at annex 23 for information. Aphis encourages the reporting of detections of all oie listed aquatic animal diseases to state animal health officials saho. Oie standards on antimicrobials and antimicrobial resentence. Standards are adopted by consensus by the world assembly of delegates.
Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals aquatic manual. The world trade organization recognizes the oie as the body for setting animal health standards. Aquatic manual in english and aquatic manual in spanish. To carry out this key oie function, the oie currently publishes yearly the terrestrial animal heath code and the aquatic animal health code, as well as the manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals and the manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals at approximately 6 year and 3 year intervals, respectively. Terrestrial code agreed at the 79th oie general session in may 2011. Any proposed changes to the stancards are presented to the world assembly of delegates.