The Quarterly aquatic animal disease (QAAD) reporting system for the Asia-Pacific region developed and implemented jointly by NACA/FAO/OIE, is one of the key activities of NACA?s regional aquatic animal health management program. The goal of regional disease reporting is to reduce the economic impact of aquatic animal diseases and minimize the risk of regional and international spread of pathogens. Systematic and transparent regional disease reporting will assist to reduce risks of aquatic animal diseases and promote responsible trade. The benefits of disease reporting for a participating country are many. Participating countries stand to benefit in terms of international trade. Because of their commitment to regional disease reporting, they also attract international support to strengthen their national capabilities in aquatic animal health management. 231 KB

The Quarterly aquatic animal disease (QAAD) reporting system for the Asia-Pacific region developed and implemented jointly by NACA/FAO/OIE, is one of the key activities of NACA?s regional aquatic animal health management program. The goal of regional disease reporting is to reduce the economic impact of aquatic animal diseases and minimize the risk of regional and international spread of pathogens. Systematic and transparent regional disease reporting will assist to reduce risks of aquatic animal diseases and promote responsible trade. The benefits of disease reporting for a participating country are many. Participating countries stand to benefit in terms of international trade. Because of their commitment to regional disease reporting, they also attract international support to strengthen their national capabilities in aquatic animal health management. 3-7 KB.

The Quarterly aquatic animal disease (QAAD) reporting system for the Asia-Pacific region developed and implemented jointly by NACA/FAO/OIE, is one of the key activities of NACA?s regional aquatic animal health management program. The goal of regional disease reporting is to reduce the economic impact of aquatic animal diseases and minimize the risk of regional and international spread of pathogens. Systematic and transparent regional disease reporting will assist to reduce risks of aquatic animal diseases and promote responsible trade. The benefits of disease reporting for a participating country are many. Participating countries stand to benefit in terms of international trade. Because of their commitment to regional disease reporting, they also attract international support to strengthen their national capabilities in aquatic animal health management. 242 KB.

The quarterly aquatic animal disease (QAAD) reporting system has over the years provided a useful mechanism for aquatic animal disease information sharing amongst 21 participating governments in the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia Regional Advisory Group has time and again recognized the value of regional reporting system and strongly recommended its continuation. The QAAD reporting system in the Asia-Pacific region is being implemented as a joint activity between NACA, FAO and OIE Regional Representation ( Tokyo) since the second quarter of 1998. In this issue -36th in the series-the foreword, provides information on regional mechanisms for recognizing emerging diseases in the Asia-Pacific .