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The OIE’s approach to zones and compartments

David Wilson Director International Trade OIE. The OIE’s approach to zones and compartments. SPS Committee informal meeting. zoning/compartmentalisation. ‘zoning’ and ‘regionalisation’ have the same meaning – ‘zoning’ is now used in the Codes

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The OIE’s approach to zones and compartments

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  1. David Wilson Director International Trade OIE The OIE’s approach to zones and compartments SPS Committeeinformal meeting

  2. zoning/compartmentalisation • ‘zoning’ and ‘regionalisation’ have the same meaning – ‘zoning’ is now used in the Codes • zoning and compartmentalisation are procedures implemented by a country • to define sub-populations of different animal health status within its territory • in accordance with the recommendations in the OIE Codes • for the purpose of international trade

  3. zoning/compartmentalisation • zoning/compartmentalisation allows a concentration of resources where there is greatest chance of success • in controlling or eradicating a disease • gaining or maintaining market access for certain commodities • where freedom of the whole country from the disease is not possible or practicable

  4. zoning/compartmentalisation • zoning applies to an animal sub-population defined on a geographical basis • compartmentalisation applies to an animal sub-population defined by management practices relating to biosecurity

  5. OIE definitions • Zone/Region • a clearly defined part of a country … • Compartment • one or more establishments (premises in which animals are kept) under a clearly defined common biosecurity management system …

  6. OIE definitions … containing an animal sub-population with a distinct health status with respect to a specific disease or diseases for which required surveillance, control and biosecurity measures have been applied for the purpose of international trade

  7. application of the concepts • the extent of a zone is established on the basis of natural, artificial or legal boundaries • the requirements for a compartment are established on the basis of management practices relating to biosecurity by the Veterinary Administration

  8. zone major road FREE ZONE BUFFER ZONE INFECTED ZONE BUFFER ZONE railway river FREE ZONE

  9. Compartment Equipment BREEDING FLOCK FEED SUPPLY Feed Equipment Equipment Birds Feed Feed Equipment GROWING FLOCK Birds Equipment Birds Equipment Birds SLAUGHTER HOUSE GROWING FLOCK Equipment

  10. recommendations • zoning or compartmentalisation not mandatory • Code recommendations exist or will be developed for zones and compartments for diseases for which the concepts are appropriate • for some diseases, either concept may not be appropriate

  11. application depends on • epidemiology of the disease • environmental factors • necessary surveillance • appropriate and applicable biosecurity measures • quality of vet services / other competent authority • cooperation between govt and private sector for compartments

  12. some factors • epidemiology • how does the disease spread ? • what species does it affect ? • environment • temperature / humidity • natural / artificial barriers • biosecurity measures • dedicated staff and equipment • animals housed vs free range • imposed movement controls

  13. application of the concepts • Veterinary Administration must document the measures taken to • identify the animal sub-population • recognise its distinct health status • maintain its distinct health status • dossier will be as detailed as situation requires • compartmentalisation requires good cooperation and trust between private sector and govt • developed by private sector • initial determination and regular audits by govt • official international negotiations by govt • credibility

  14. application of the concepts • exporting country wanting to define a zone or compartment within its territory needs to implement the Code recommendations for setting up and maintaining such a zone or compartment • or equivalent measures • within the context of • competent vet services • sound knowledge of the animal population • ability to survey for and diagnose disease accurately

  15. application of the concepts • an importing country should recognise this zone or compartment, subject to the application of the appropriate Code recommendations • with regard to the importation, or transit through its territory, of commodities from that zone or compartment

  16. Uses • in disease control / eradication campaign • progressive zoning/compartmentalisation allows stepwise approach • allows concentration of resources where greatest chance of success • in trade zone • to gain / maintain market access for certain commodities • where whole country freedom not possible or practicable

  17. World organisation for animal health 12 rue de Prony 75017 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0)1 44 15 18 88 Fax: 33 (0)1 42 67 09 87 Email: oie@oie.int http://www.oie.int

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