WOAH Terrestrial Code — Ch. 6.5 and Sect. 10 (Avian)
Biosecurity procedures in poultry production and avian disease chapters
Issuer: World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE)
International reference for biosecurity, notifiable avian diseases (HPAI, LPAI, Newcastle disease, Salmonella) and trade in poultry commodities.
Applies to
Commercial farms
Hatcheries
Live-bird transport
Cross-border trade in poultry commodities
Key requirements
▸Structural, operational and conceptual biosecurity across the compartment / establishment / production zone
▸Surveillance and reporting of notifiable diseases
▸Case definitions and control measures for HPAI, Newcastle disease, Salmonella
▸Trade recommendations by commodity (day-old chicks, hatching eggs, meat)
How buyers cite this in procurement
Referenced by veterinary authorities of importing countries in export approvals. Biosecurity layout of new farms is commonly audited against Chapter 6.5.
Frequently asked
No. It is an international reference. Importing-country veterinary authorities incorporate its provisions into national law and export health certificates.
Reference summary only. Official source: World Organisation for Animal Health. Last content review: 2026-07-19. Always confirm the current published version of the standard with the issuing body and your certification partner before contract or audit.
