The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recognises that emergency management is a scientific discipline in its own right with a growing evidence base that can support continuous learning and development. Given the diverse hazard landscape, WOAH recognises that no-one sector can manage all types of emergencies alone, and actively works in this regard with partner organisations such as the Quadripartite. Veterinary Services must work across sectors to jointly prepare for and respond to all hazards.