Required competencies of Veterinary Services for international trade - OIE technical items 2020

Veterinary Services play a critical role in facilitating the international trade of animals and animal products by preventing the spread of diseases. In the current changing world, they face numerous challenges. To better identify and address them, the OIE Technical Item for 2020 provides an evaluation of current challenges and demonstrates how the OIE's diverse programmes are instrumental in building targeted capacities amongst national Veterinary Services.