OIE ‘Whole Journey Scenario’ Workshop on animal welfare during long distance transport

The First OIE ‘Whole Journey Scenario’ Workshop in Europe was held on 25-27 April 2018 in Zaborek, Poland.

The primary objective of the workshop and follow up activities is to assist countries to implement best practices during long distance and cross-border animals’ transport in compliance with OIE standards on the transport of animals by land with the goal to improve the welfare of animals for the whole duration of the journey along selected route involving various countries.

More specifically the Workshops aimed to:

– remind the provisions of the OIE Chapters 7.3 and existing national regulations, with a focus on the responsibilities of the Competent Authorities,
–  identify the key weaknesses/constraints/challenges in the implementation of those responsibilities by the Competent Authorities;
– encourage the development of procedures for routine and emergency scenarios among Competent Authorities in targeted OIE Member Countries;
– present the Regional Network of transport experts (OIE Trainers and Focal Points for Animal Welfare) and establish networks of contact points;
– identify communication channels and personnel (Directory of Competent Authorities) involved in the  transport of live animals in each country;
– share best practices which will ensure respect OIE animal welfare standards during transport.