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Improving animal health globally, thereby ensuring a better future for all. (WOAH, founded as OIE)
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization Paris (Headquarters)woah.orgJoined September 2014

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Letโ€™s not forget that #rabies affects mostly children ๐Ÿง’ ๐Ÿ‘ฆ ๐Ÿ‘งย  in developing countries. ย  Protect our youth, protect our future. Donโ€™t hesitate, vaccinate dogs against rabies!ย #ZeroBy30 ย  ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ’‰
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How can farmers maintain sound biosecurity practices against foot & mouth disease? โœ”๏ธControl who accesses livestock & equipment โœ”๏ธControl introduction of new animals into herds โœ”๏ธRegular cleaning of structures, equipment & vehicles โœ”๏ธProper disposal of manure & dead carcasses
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#DYK? Rabies is 99% fatal ๐Ÿšจ ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿšจ ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿšจ when you're bitten by a rabid animal, start to show symptoms and don't get immediate treatment. ย  However, itโ€™s 100% preventable! Donโ€™t hesitate, vaccinate dogs against rabies!
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How does our endorsement of rabies official control programmes progressively aim for 0 human rabies deaths? โœ”๏ธby improving political & financial aid โœ”๏ธby giving access to wider expertise โœ”๏ธby helping receive international recognition of Veterinary Services' quality #ZeroBy30
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While itโ€™s not transmissible to humans, foot and mouth disease (FMD) spreads quickly amongst cloven-hoofed ruminants (like cattle, pigs & sheep) and causes serious economic losses. Livestock owners must use strict biosecurity measures to stop the introduction & spread of #FMD.
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#DYK? ๐Ÿฆ Foot and mouth disease (FMD)๐Ÿฆ  causes serious economic losses even if the animals donโ€™t die from the disease. Highly productive breeds of cloven-hoofed ruminants, such as cattle, pigs, sheep and goats are especially affected and may suffer from the long-lasting effects.
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Widespread vaccination๐Ÿ’‰ is crucial for the successful control and eradication of ๐Ÿฆ  lumpy skin disease (LSD) ๐Ÿฆ .ย  #DYK? A single dose of live attenuated LSD vaccine should confer adequate protection for at least one year.
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Misinformation during #animalhealth emergencies can harm industries already facing economic hardship & impede animal health authorities'๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ ability to prevent new outbreaks. Here's how it impacted India's recent Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks๐Ÿ‘‡ bbc.com/news/world-asi #DisinfoDay
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Vaccination๐Ÿ’‰ is the most effective tool for the control and eradication of ๐Ÿฆ  lumpy skin disease ๐Ÿฆ . In most cases, it's even less costly than other measures. By protecting animals from getting infected, vaccines prevent economic losses. #OneHealth
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Globally agreed targets will be key to protecting the efficacy of antimicrobials๐Ÿ’‰ and curbing ๐Ÿฆ  #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) ๐Ÿฆ  worldwide. Learn about the political commitments made at The Third Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR๐Ÿ‘‰
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When prescribing #antimicrobials๐Ÿ’‰ for use in sick animals, veterinarians must make sure it's the best treatment option. These medicines are crucial for the health of animals, humans & the environment. Letโ€™s preserve their efficacy by using them responsibly & only when necessary.
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How can farmers๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ and pet owners๐Ÿ™Ž help curb the spread of ๐Ÿฆ drug-resistant bacteria๐Ÿฆ ? ย  Antibiotics are a precious tool to keep animals healthy. Letโ€™s make sure they stay effective by using them only when prescribed by a veterinarian. ย  #WAAW2022
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