# EpiNews - WOAH releases its first thematic study as part of the Observatory

> WOAH released the first thematic study from its Observatory, focused on zoning as an international standard. The study drew on a questionnaire sent to members about zoning for avian influenza, African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease. Zoning was implemented by 70% of responding members affected by avian influenza in poultry, 55% for ASF and 50% for FMD.

- Date: 2024-02-28 · published 2024-02-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16113-epinews-woah-releases-its-first-thematic-study-as-part-of-the-observatory
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Zoning rules determine whether disease outbreaks trigger nationwide trade bans, which affects how quickly poultry and pork export flows recover. The study has little direct price effect on feed commodities.

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## Sources

- epinews.emphnet.net: https://epinews.emphnet.net/en/news/woah-releases-its-first-thematic-study-as-part-of-the-observatory

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