Calling all NGO stakeholders of veterinary medicines regulation and #AntimicrobialResistance: share your solutions for phasing out over-the-counter and internet sales of unprescribed antibiotics via Zoom, at the Consultation on December 6th.
RSVP here ๐ rr-asia.woah.org/en/events/cons
World Organisation for Animal Health
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Improving animal health globally, thereby ensuring a better future for all.
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Are our science-based Standards related to the use of #antimicrobials๐ part of your national legislation?
Misuse of antimicrobials in animals can lead to the development of ๐ฆ resistant pathogens ๐ฆ and undermine global health.
Learn more ๐ โโwoah.org/en/what-we-do/
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49000+ poultry were lost due to an outbreak of #avianinfluenza in #Ecuador๐ช๐จ reported via #WAHIS.
In an effort to prevent the emergence of new outbreaks๐ฆ , strengthened surveillance and other crucial control measures have been implemented.
Full report ๐ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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An outbreak of ๐ฆ #SARSCoV2๐ฆ in domestic mink was reported in #Italy๐ฎ๐น via #WAHIS. As some animal species are known to be susceptible to the virus, the necessary control measuresโฃ๏ธ have been implemented to prevent further spread.
Access the full report ๐ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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How can farmers maintain sound biosecurity practices against foot & mouth disease?
โ๏ธControl who accesses livestock & equipment
โ๏ธControl introduction of new animals into herds
โ๏ธRegular cleaning of structures, equipment & vehicles
โ๏ธProper disposal of manure & dead carcasses
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#Israel๐ฎ๐ฑ reported an outbreak of ๐ฆ #avianinfluenza๐ฆ in domestic poultry via #WAHIS. 3800+ poultry๐ needed to be culled and the crucial control measures have been applied to prevent the risks of the disease further spreading.
Consult the full report ๐ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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#DYK? Rabies is 99% fatal ๐จ ๐ ๐จ ๐ ๐จ when you're bitten by a rabid animal, start to show symptoms and don't get immediate treatment.
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However, itโs 100% preventable! Donโt 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?
โ๏ธby improving political & financial aid
โ๏ธby giving access to wider expertise
โ๏ธby helping receive international recognition of Veterinary Services' quality
#ZeroBy30
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Want to learn about #rabies ๐ฆ ๐ถ from the experience and knowledge of international experts in animal and human public health?
Register for 's free online course and follow at your own pace ๐ fun-mooc.fr/en/courses/rab
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#Mexico๐ฒ๐ฝ has reported its first case of equine encephalomyelitis since 1996, after 3 working equines died and tested positive for the disease. Quarantine and vector control measures have been implemented to prevent new outbreaks.
View the full report ๐ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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While itโs 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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While humans cannot contract it, ๐ฆ lumpy skin disease (LSD) ๐ฆ can cause major economic losses, especially for cattle farmers ๐งโ๐พ๐ฎ.
Vaccination๐ against the disease is a crucial measure to stop the spread.
Learn more ๐ woah.org/en/document/fa
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#DYK? ๐ฆ Foot and mouth disease (FMD)๐ฆ causes serious economic losses even if the animals donโt 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 vaccination๐ is crucial for the successful control and eradication of ๐ฆ lumpy skin disease (LSD) ๐ฆ .ย
#DYK? A single dose of live attenuated LSD vaccine should confer adequate protection for at least one year.
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As of today & since January 2020, 2M+ pigs have died due to ๐ฆ #AfricanSwineFever (ASF) ๐ฆ . That's around 1,900 pigs lost per day. Stronger #biosecurityโฃ๏ธ & timely reporting of outbreaks to #WAHIS are key to prevent #ASF's further spread.
Full report ๐woah.org/en/document/af
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Misinformation during #animalhealth emergencies can harm industries already facing economic hardship & impede animal health authorities'๐ฉโโ๏ธ ability to prevent new outbreaks.
Here's how it impacted India's recent Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks๐ bbc.com/news/world-asi
#DisinfoDay
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Misinformation & disinformation pose growing threats to the control of ๐ฆ animal diseases๐ฆ .
Through more sophisticated and systematic countermeasures and risk management strategies, #VeterinaryServices ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธ can retain peopleโs trust and safeguard #EveryonesHealth.
#DisinfoDay
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Disinformation about #animalhealth emergencies can:
- undermine political systems
- reduce the credibility of health agencies
- create fear, anxiety, anger & mistrust
- weaken responses to an emergency
Let's work together to counter it with facts & reinforce trust. #DisinfoDay
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It's Worldwide Disinformation Awareness Day!
Just as in #publichealth, #animalhealth emergencies can be rife with misinformation & disinformation.
Alongside we organised a virtual workshop to better understand these threats & how to counter them.ย #DisinfoDay
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Vaccination๐ is the most effective tool for the control and eradication of ๐ฆ lumpy skin disease ๐ฆ .
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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#SouthAfrica๐ฟ๐ฆ has reported its first ever occurrence of ๐ฆ rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) ๐ฆ , via #WAHIS. RHD is an extremely contagious and fatal virus of adult rabbits. The outbreak killed 100 rabbits in the Northern Cape.
Consult the full report โ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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The current #avianinfluenza๐ฆ season continues with about 140 outbreaks being reported in poultry and 110 in non-poultry birds from October 12 to November 10. Over 4.6M birds died or were culled during the 4 weeks period.
Read our latest report ๐ woah.org/en/document/hi
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Globally agreed targets will be key to protecting the efficacy of antimicrobials๐ and curbing ๐ฆ #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) ๐ฆ worldwide.
Learn about the political commitments made at The Third Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR๐
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#HongKong๐ญ๐ฐ has reported its first #avianinfluenza outbreak since January 2021, via #WAHIS. A sample of wild bird droppings tested positive for the H5N1 strain. Surveillance measures have been implemented to detect any new outbreaks early.
Full report โ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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When prescribing #antimicrobials๐ 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. Letโs preserve their efficacy by using them responsibly & only when necessary.
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Why do we need #veterinary workforce planning & development? ๐ฉบ๐We recently developed a video answering this & related questions, for our Members & the public's awareness.
๐ฌStay tuned & watch this space to catch the video, due for release this 29 November. #PVSPathway
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#Peru๐ต๐ช has reported its first ever ๐ฆ #avianinfluenza outbreak ๐ฆ , via #WAHIS.
200 pelicans were killed by the virus. Surveillance measures have been implemented to ensure the early detection of any new outbreaks.
Consult the full report โ wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/47
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Curbing ๐ฆ #AntimicrobialResistance ๐ฆ starts with you!
If you use #antimicrobials๐ when your animal doesn't need them, they may not work when it does need them. Letโs use them responsibly and keep them effective, for #EveryonesHealth.
#WAAW2022
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Antibiotics๐ are not always the most effective treatment option for your sick pet๐ถ๐ฑ. Prevention is better than a cure.
Through vaccination๐, you can keep your pet healthy and prevent infectious diseases, while helping combat ๐ฆ #AntimicrobialResistance ๐ฆ .
#WAAW2022
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Data on #antimicrobial use is critical to fully understand the global threat of #AntimicrobialResistance. Since launching an annual data collection process in 2015, weโve built the most comprehensive set of information available on the use of antimicrobials in animals. #WAAW2022
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We're helping curb the rise of drug-resistant pathogens by:
โ๏ธHelping countries develop legislative frameworks to combat #AMR
โ๏ธTraining #animalhealth professionals on responsible antimicrobial use
โ๏ธBuilding a global database on #antimicrobials use in animals
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Ways to reduce the rise of ๐ฆ #AntimicrobialResistance ๐ฆ :
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โญ๏ธ Use the recommended dosage regiment, treatment length & withdrawal period of #antimicrobials.
โญ๏ธ Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases.
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Curbing the rise of drug-resistant pathogens๐ฆ has been one of our top priorities & we're on the right track โ antimicrobial๐ use in animals has been on the decline in recent years. Letโs keep going!
Learn more about the fight against #AMR ๐ woah.org/en/what-we-do/
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How can farmers๐ฉโ๐พ and pet owners๐ help curb the spread of ๐ฆ drug-resistant bacteria๐ฆ ?
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Antibiotics are a precious tool to keep animals healthy. Letโs make sure they stay effective by using them only when prescribed by a veterinarian.
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Using #antimicrobials when not necessary could be a quick fix today but holds serious long-term consequences.
Weโre calling on vets & #animalhealth professionals to think ahead before prescribing. #AntimicrobialResistance poses a serious threat to #EveryonesHealth. #WAAW2022
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Aquatic #animalhealth professionals lead the fight against #AntimicrobialResistance๐ฆ .
They prescribe #antimicrobials & so have a key role to play in preserving their efficacy on aquatic animals๐ by using them responsibly & only when needed ๐ woah.org/en/document/fi
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#AnimalHealth professionals are at the forefront of the fight against ๐ฆ #AntimicrobialResistance ๐ฆ .
They prescribe #antimicrobials๐ & so have a key role to play in preserving their efficacy by using them responsibly & only when needed ๐ woah.org/en/document/fi
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Antimicrobials are a global public good, essential to protect the health of animals, humans, plants & the environment ๐๐๐
In order to prevent the development of microbes that can resist these medicines, we must use them responsibly.
#WAAW2022 #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR
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