Smuggling of Live Animals and Food: Current Practice, Prevention and Repression Tools

This report provides a broad overview of countries’ perceptions of the issue and of actions they take, and outlines recommendations for consideration by the OIE Regional Commission for Europe. These recommendations highlight the need for increased cooperation between veterinary and customs services, collaboration and information sharing between Member Countries, and technical assistance and training. It is, however, important to recognise that the extent and nature of illegal practices contribute to uncertainty about the risk for Member Countries.