The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is the global authority on animal health and welfare. Established in 1924 in response to the devastating rinderpest outbreak in Europe, which had worldwide repercussions, WOAH has remained dedicated to monitoring, controlling, and sharing information on animal diseases across the globe. WOAH focuses on setting science-based animal health standards, transparently disseminating information on animal diseases, and improving animal health worldwide, thereby contributing to a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.