World Organization for Animal Health - Aquatic Animal Health Code 2024
Risk Analysis
Provide a framework for assessing and managing risks associated with the introduction and spread of aquatic animal diseases in trade and farming activities.
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Risk communication
- Biosecurity measures
- Quarantine protocols
- Vaccination program
- Import/export activity monitoring
- Disease control program
Quality of Aquatic Animal Health Services
Establish standards for national aquatic animal health services to ensure the effective control and prevention of aquatic animal diseases.
- Veterinary and para-veterinary infrastructure
- Surveillance program
- Health monitoring
- Reporting procedure
- Biosecurity protocol
- Safe trade program
- Disease prevention program
- Disease response program
- Technical training
- Aquatic animal health management
- Aquatic animal health diagnostics
Disease Prevention and Control
Provide guidelines to prevent the introduction, emergence, and spread of aquatic animal diseases.
- Disinfection procedure
- Water management
- Quarantine of new animals
- Control of vectors
- Vaccination program
- Movement control
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Isolation measures
- Zoning and compartmentalization program
Antimicrobial Use in Aquatic Animals
Promote responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) while ensuring the health of aquatic animals.
- Prudent use guidelines
- AMR monitoring and surveillance
- Husbandry practices
- Probiotics management
- Risk awareness
Farmed Fish Welfare
Set standards for the humane treatment and welfare of farmed fish, ensuring that farming practices support the well-being of the animals.
- Water quality management
- Waste management
- Stocking density
- Handling and transportation program
- Netting techniques
- Temperature – time monitoring
- Feeding practices
- Slaughter methods
- Disease prevention