Ad hoc Groups

An ad hoc Group is convened at the initiative of the Director General to provide expert advice on a topic as defined by the Terms of Reference. The ad hoc Group reports are considered by the relevant Specialist Commission or Director General. An ad hoc Group usually comprises six internationally recognised experts and take into consideration geographical representation and gender balance.

    Introduction

    Nomination of experts

    Delegates may nominate experts for specific ad hoc Groups, in particular for those that are in the planning phase not yet formally established. Delegates are also invited to consult the Commission’s work plan to identify potential upcoming area of work. Delegates may send the name(s) of the expert(s) via email to [email protected]. However, experts must submit their relevant information by filling out this form. This information will be considered but does not guarantee that the expert will be selected. It will assist WOAH in establishing a database of internationally recognised experts.

    Ad hoc Group reports

    Ad hoc Group reports published since 2016 can be accessed from the menu on the top of this page. To access reports prior to July 2016, please refer to reports of the relevant WOAH Specialist Commission available here.

    Ad hoc Group meeting schedule

    The schedule for upcoming ad hoc Group meetings is presented below.

    Ad hoc GroupsStatusToRYear 2025
     Risk management practices at the domestic-wild animal interface E21-23 January
    Transport of animals by sea and by land
    (Revision of Terrestrial Code Chapters 7.2. and 7.3.)    		EYes18-20 March
    Susceptibility of crustaceans species to WOAH listed diseasesEYes8-10 April
    Guidelines for the Implementation of Avian Influenza Surveillance in Smallholder Poultry Farming in Resource-Limited SettingsE8-10 April
    Equine encephalitidesEYesApril
    Harmonisation of national antimicrobial resistance surveillance and monitoring programmes
    (Revision of Terrestrial Code Chapter 6.8)    		P2nd half of the year
    Electronic AHG on Megalocytivirus pagrus 1P2nd half of the year
    AHG on Sheep Pox and Goat PoxE2nd half of the year
    Animal Semen: Chapter 4.7. Terrestrial CodeE 2nd half of the year
    Emerging disease in wildlifeEOct or Nov
    Development of emergency management standards (first meeting)E10-13 June
    ScrapieP1st half of the year
    Recommendations for national incident management systemsE2nd half of the year
    Status evaluation on BSEEYes2nd half of the year
    Status evaluation on RabiesEYes2nd half of the year
    Status evaluation on AHSEYes2nd half of the year
    Status evaluation on CBPPE2nd half of the year
    Status evaluation on FMDEYes2nd half of the year
    Ad hoc Group on PPREYes2nd half of the year
    Status evaluation on CSFEYes2nd half of the year
    Updating simulation exercises (on line)E6-8 May
    Wildlife: Next generation wildlife health information systemEYes30 January
    *E = Established AHG; P = Planned

    Terms of Reference and Internal rules for Working Groups and ad hoc Groups

    Terrestrial Animals

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on Terrestrial Animals

    Disease specific

    Other terrestrial animal related subjects

    Aquatic Animals

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on Aquatic Animals

    Disease specific

    Other aquatic animal related subjects

    Animal Welfare

    Report of ad hoc Groups on animal welfare

    Antimicrobial Resistance

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on Antimicrobial resistance

    Official Status

    Evaluation for official status and endorsement of control programmes

    Others

    Reports from ad hoc Groups on other subjects