Veterinary Services

Veterinary Services play a key role in the prevention and management of contagious animal diseases, zoonoses and foodborne zoonotic hazards, even when animals do not present clinical signs. The quality of the Veterinary Services depends on a set of factors, which include fundamental principles of an ethical, organizational, legislative, regulatory and technical nature. The Veterinary Services shall confirm to these fundamental principles, regardless of the political, economic or social situation of their country. Compliance with these fundamental principles by the Veterinary Services of a Member is important to the establishment and maintenance of confidence in its international veterinary certificates by the Veterinary Services of other Members. In all cases, the Veterinary Services retain ultimate responsibility for the application of these principles.

  • Prevention, control and notification of disease outbreaks
  • Professional judgment
  • Risk analysis, epidemiological surveillance and zoning
  • Inspection and sampling techniques
  • Diagnostic tests for animal diseases
  • Disinfection and disinfestation

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