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Assays for the Identification of Novel Antivirals against Bluetongue Virus
Published on: October 11, 2013
Bluetongue trade issues--an Australian perspective.
1Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, GPO Box 858, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia.
Veterinaria Italiana
|April 28, 2010
Summary
Bluetongue virus (BTV) trade restrictions significantly impact global economies. Australia advocates for science-based import health requirements aligned with international trade guidelines to ensure justifiable protection without hindering trade.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary epidemiology
- International trade policy
- Animal health economics
Background:
- Bluetongue (BT) causes significant sheep mortality globally.
- Economic impacts of BT are primarily driven by international trade restrictions.
- Australia employs a risk-based approach for animal health requirements in trade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of science-based import health conditions for bluetongue virus (BTV).
- To align BTV import regulations with international guidelines and trade agreements.
- To ensure animal health protection without imposing unnecessary trade barriers.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement.
- Review of Office International des Epizooties (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code guidelines for BTV.
- Examination of risk-based approaches in international animal health requirements.
Main Results:
- WTO SPS Agreement and OIE guidelines mandate science-based import health requirements.
- These frameworks encourage and require justifiable protection measures.
- The guidelines aim to balance animal health security with trade facilitation.
Conclusions:
- Import health requirements for BTV must be scientifically sound and internationally consistent.
- Adherence to WTO and OIE standards promotes fair and safe international trade.
- A science-based, risk-assessed approach is crucial for managing BTV and facilitating global trade.
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