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Risk analysis: assessment, management and communication.

S C MacDiarmid¹, H J Pharo

¹Zoonoses and Animal Health, New Zealand Food Safety Authority, P.O. Box 2835, Wellington, New Zealand.

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)

|May 12, 2005

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Import risk analysis helps veterinary services assess potential threats and their consequences. Effective risk communication ensures decisions on acceptable risks are informed, utilizing tools like scenario trees for clarity.

Area of Science:

Veterinary epidemiology
Risk assessment and management
Animal health policy

Background:

Import risk analysis is a critical discipline for veterinary services.
It addresses potential threats, likelihood, consequences, and mitigation strategies.
Risk communication is integral to decision-making regarding risk acceptability.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the import risk analysis procedures used by a specific OIE Member Country's Veterinary Services.
To highlight the importance of clear question formulation in risk assessment.
To emphasize the utility of tools like scenario trees and influence diagrams.

Main Methods:

The study describes the practical application of import risk analysis procedures.
It details the systematic approach adopted by a national veterinary authority.

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Tools such as scenario trees and influence diagrams are discussed as assessment aids.

Main Results:

The procedures provide a framework for answering key risk-related questions.
Effective risk assessment and communication rely on precise problem definition.
Scenario trees and influence diagrams are valuable for both assessment and communication.

Conclusions:

The described import risk analysis procedures offer a structured approach for veterinary services.
Clear communication is essential for determining acceptable risk levels.
The methodology supports informed decision-making in animal health import regulations.