Informations

The 75th General Session of the International Committee will be held from 20 to 25 May 2007, bringing together representatives of 168 OIE Member Countries, as well as observers from the international organisations that have signed an official agreement with the OIE as well as other international and regional organisations and invited guests.

The General Session will be held at the "Palais Brongniart*" from Sunday 20 May to Wednesday 23 May inclusive, and at the OIE Headquarters from Tuesday 24 May to Friday 25 May.

The International Committee establishes the policies of the OIE and supervises their application. This year, its main work concerns:

the adoption of international standards regarding safety in world trade in animals and animal products;

the fight against animal diseases and zoonoses and improving the quality of Veterinary Services;
the elections to fill vacant positions on certain Commissions.

Like every year, two Technical Items of general interest will be presented by Rapporteurs chosen for their international excellence:

The use of epidemiological models for the management of animal diseases;

Role of Reference Laboratories and Collaborating Centres in providing permanent support for the objectives and mandates of the OIE.

A complete summary of the world animal health situation will also be given, derived from information submitted by each Member Country.

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