title: International standards: the World Organisation for Animal Health Terrestrial Animal Health Code.
abstract: This paper provides a description of the international standards contained in the TerrestrialAnimal Health Code of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) that relate to the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases. It identifies the rights and obligations of OIE Member Countries regarding the notification of animal disease occurrences, as well as the recommendations to be followed for a safe and efficient international trade of animals and their products.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Thiermann
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods*; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D014943:Global Health; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D007391:International Cooperation; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards