
What is the OIE and are they fulfilling their mandate to help aquaculture become sustainable?
The Office International des Epizooties, known by the acronym OIE, was founded almost 100 years ago. In May 2003 it broadened its scope and changed its name to the World Organization for Animal Health. Its stated mission is to ensure the transparent dissemination of animal health challenges with the goal of ensuring optimal animal health largely via education. The end result one would expect is a sustainable industry with effective controls in place for minimizing the impa