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This recognition, made during the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), held in Paris at the end of last month, highlights Latin America's commitment to the fight against animal diseases.
Bolivia's commitment to zoning
Since 2010, Bolivia has implemented a progressive foot and mouth disease (FMD) control program based on zoning, which allowed the gradual attainment of FMD-free status in different areas of the country, culminating in national recognition as free of FMD without vaccination. Dr. Hernán Oliver Daza, WOAH delegate and national head of Animal Health of Bolivia, emphasized that this achievement is the result of public-private collaboration and the use of strategic tools such as the WOAH Evaluation System (PVS), which has allowed veterinary services to be strengthened, fundamental to the national commitment of maintaining the new sanitary status.
Cooperation throughout Brazil
Brazil, one of the world's largest beef producers and exporters, has also reached a milestone in the fight against FMD. Despite logistical challenges, given the size of its territory and the enormous number of cattle (over 234 million head), the country has achieved FMD-free status without vaccination. This recognition is the result of an arduous mobilization of the Brazilian veterinary system at national, state and municipal levels, which has ensured the presence of veterinarians in more than 85% of the country's municipalities. Dr. Marcelo de Andrade Mota, WOAH delegate and director of the Health Department of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, stressed that this achievement represents the culmination of efforts made over decades and that it not only strengthens the economy of the country and the region, but also contributes to global food security.
May 30, 2025/ WOAH.
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