Global situation regarding 1 reporting of aquatic animal diseases: worldwide diagnostic capabilities

摘要

The OIE is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. This mandate covers both terrestrial and aquatic animals. This paper focuses on aquatic animals. It is aimed at evaluating the global situation regardingdisease reporting and discussing the potential gaps in diagnostic capabilities in the different OIE regions. The paper is based on information presented during the 85th OIE General Session in May 2017, compiled from the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS). It starts with a description of the current submission of six-monthly reports for aquatic animal diseases by OIE Member Countries, followed by an analysis of the information they provide and the reported capacity of the National Reference Laboratories.