Transboundary Emerging and Exotic Animal Disease/ Exotic Animal Disease Practice Exam

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When can international trade resume following a foreign animal disease outbreak?

After local veterinarians confirm no new cases
After all OIE standards for the disease are met
After 60 days with no new cases
After USDA-APHIS issues a public statement

The correct answer is: After all OIE standards for the disease are met

International trade can only resume following a foreign animal disease outbreak once all standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) for that specific disease are met. The OIE provides guidelines and criteria to ensure that affected countries have taken appropriate measures to control the disease, including eradication efforts, surveillance, and biosecurity practices. These standards are vital because they are designed to protect global animal health and ensure safe trade practices. While local veterinarians confirming no new cases, a specific duration of absence of new cases, or public statements from agencies such as USDA-APHIS may contribute to the overall assessment of the disease status, these alone do not guarantee compliance with the comprehensive OIE protocols. Only by adhering to the OIE's recommended standards can a country assure trading partners that the disease is effectively under control and that risks of transmission through trade are minimized.