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| Product title : | The global public good concept: a means of promoting good veterinary governance |
| Author(s) : | M. Éloit |
Summary :At the outset, the concept of a ‘public good’ was associated with economic policies. However, it has now evolved not only from a national to a global concept (global public good), but also from a concept applying solely to the production of goods to one encompassing societal issues (education, environment, etc.) and fundamental rights, including the right to health and food. Through their actions, Veterinary Services, as defined by the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (Terrestrial Code) of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), help to improve animal health and reduce production losses. In this way they contribute directly and indirectly to food security and to safeguarding human health and economic resources. The organisation and operating procedures of Veterinary Services are therefore key to the efficient governance required to achieve these objectives.
Keywords
Animal health – Global public good – Globalisation – Governance – Public health – Standardisation – Veterinary Services.
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