Oie Terrestrial Manual 2008

Founded in 1924 as the Office International des Epizooties (OIE), in May 2003 we adopted the common name World Organisation for Animal Health. An intergovernmental organisation, we focus on transparently disseminating information on animal diseases, improving animal health globally and thus build a safer, healthier and more sustainable world.

Information about the Office of Indian Education (OIE), a sub-office of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) at the U.S. Department of Education.

World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), intergovernmental organization established to gather and disseminate information about animal diseases around the world and to create health standards to protect international trade in animals and their products.

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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is a powerful tool for advocates. Learn the basics of how the OIE works for animal welfare.

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The OIE is the intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide. It is recognized as a reference organization by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has 180 Member Countries.

OIE awards grants to institutions of higher education (IHE) that then provide funding and support to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees and/or certificates in education.

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For each OIE Member, participation in the OIE standards development and adoption process is coordinated through the official Delegate, who is in most cases the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO).

The OIE is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. It develops international standards, guidelines and recommendations for veterinary products for the OIE member countries.

The OIE is in permanent contact more than 70 other international organisations, including financial institutions that support disease control programmes, and it provides them with scientific and technical expertise.