The PVS Tool − Aquatic has four Fundamental Components and 47 Critical Competencies to help countries and AAHS to address evolving challenges and priorities in aquatic animal and public health, some Critical Competencies have been modified in this, the second edition of the PVS Tool.
This edition also improves coverage, with a clearer incorporation of contemporary aquatic animal health issues relating to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and use (AMU), One Health approach and bio-threat reduction.