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12, rue de Prony Tel.: 33 (0)1 44 15 18 88 Email : oie@oie.int
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The OIE is an intergovernmental organisation created by the International Agreement of 25 January 1924, signed by 28 countries. In January 2008, the OIE totalled 172 Member Countries and Territories |
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The
Office is placed under the authority and control of an International
Committee consisting of Delegates designated by the Governments of
Member Countries. The OIE's financial resources are derived principally from regular annual contributions backed up by voluntary contributions from Member Countries. |
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The OIE maintains permanent relations with 36 other international organisations. The Office has also appointed regional coordinators on all 5 continents. |
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Incursions of rinderpest into Europe and most notably the epizootic which occurred in Belgium in 1920 led to the creation of the Office International des Epizooties in 1924.
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Last update :24-Jui-2008