Which organization publishes the primary reference manuals governing international trade in animals and animal products?

• A. OIE
• B. FAO
• C. WHO
• D. WMO

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying which international body sets the standards and publishes the reference manuals that govern trade in animals and animal products. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) does this by producing the Terrestrial Animal Health Code and the Aquatic Animal Health Code, along with other diagnostic and vaccination reference materials. These manuals define international health requirements, certification processes, and sanitary measures that countries use to facilitate safe export and import of animals and animal products. The other organizations—FAO, WHO, and WMO—serve different roles (food and agriculture development, human health, and meteorology, respectively) and do not publish the primary reference manuals for international animal trade.