First OIE regional workshop on the role of Veterinary Services on animal welfare in natural disasters for Balkan countries

The OIE Platform has developed a stepwise pilot approach on natural disaster preparedness which main objective is to assist the European OIE Member Countries build a culture of preparedness among Veterinary Services and relevant stakeholders. This is to encourage the development of Veterinary Services Contingency Plans for animal welfare during natural disaster situations and ensure appropriate livestock, wildlife, and companion animal welfare assistance during and after natural disasters. A flooding scenario is to be used as an example.Workshop on disaster management and risk reduction in relation to animal welfare