3.1M views · 10K reactions | Animal diseases aren't just a threat to animals but also present a risk to our health, economies and the environment. This is where #wildlife disease surveillance comes into the picture. | World Organisation for Animal Health | Facebook

4K views · 89 reactions | In #ExplainingAnimalDiseases, today we take on foot and mouth disease or #FMD. Although FMD is not readily transmissible to humans, it is a transboundary animal disease that deeply affects the production of livestock. Outbreaks can greatly disrupt regional and international trade in animals and animal products. | World Organisation for Animal Health | Facebook

In light of the importance of #OneHealth, the OIE spearheads working with relevant experts when animal diseases emerge. Scientific data is gathered and used to develop standards and measures that allow for the prevention of the impacts of such diseases. WATCH to learn about the OIE’s work! NEW INFO on the #COVID19 Q&A here: http://bit.ly/2TP7LLg #Coronavirus | World Organisation for Animal Health

5.1K views · 103 reactions | Prevention is cure. One of the diseases...