The World Organisation for Animal Health developed the WOAH Wildlife Health Framework (WHF) in response to an increased risk of disease emerging at the human-animal-environment interface. The framework aims to protect wildlife health worldwide and achieve One Health by focusing on the interface between humans, animals, and ecosystems. The first objective of the Framework is to manage the risk of disease emergence in wildlife and transmission of diseases at the human—animal— ecosystem interface. Supporting WOAH Members in better managing risks associated with wildlife trade along its value chain through the formulation of dedicated guidelines was identified as a vital component to contributing to this objective, while also falling within one of the WHF’s six areas of focus: improving relevant international standards and guidelines.
Thailand has been identified as a suitable location for the evaluation of these guidelines. Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) plays a crucial role in combating wildlife trafficking, conducting investigations, enforcing regulations, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting endangered species.
The overall aim was to assess the usability of the guideline in the field.
