The OIE Platform on Animal Welfare for Europe was created in 2013, with a view to improving animal welfare all across Europe. It provides a sustainable collaboration mechanism for regional activities to support and empower Veterinary Services to take action and implement the OIE standards on animal welfare.
The Platform is governed by a Steering Group, under the supervision of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe. The Secretariat of the Platform is ensured by the OIE sub-regional representation in Brussels.