New technologies offer new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for disease control

摘要

‘New technology’ is steamrolling its way towards people and businesses worldwide, and recent advances in the medical sciencesare unprecedented. The development of new technologies in the area of animal health offers new avenues for success in the way that diseases are detected, managed, controlled and eradicated. The potential impact of these innovations extends beyond their effects upon animal health and welfare, and could signi?cantly contribute to improved human health and food security. As pathological organisms relentlessly continue to develop new strategies for spread or survival, so must animal science continue to develop new tools as part of an effective pathogen control strategy. To ensure optimal impact, it is important not only to promote the development of new technologies to address current and future health issues, but also to make sure that the full potential of these new technologies is appropriately integrated into current animal health practices and standards. In this respect,the OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccinesfor Terrestrial Animals provides internationallyagreed-upon diagnostic laboratory methods and requirements for the ongoing production andcontrol of vaccines and other biological products.