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This report presents the results of a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting, where experts from competent authorities, intergovernmental organizations, the aquaculture industry, academe, and research institutions examined the two previous consultations on the Progressive Management Pathway for Improving Aquaculture Biosecurity (PMP/AB) and clarified issues and concerns raised during these two consultations. A consensus was reached on the definition of the PMP/AB as a pathway that builds on existing frameworks, supported by appropriate tools (via the "PMP/AB toolkit"). The PMP/AB focuses on aquaculture biosecurity, which includes health management and reduction of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The PMP/AB will not directly focus on food safety; however, it will promote sustainable aquaculture production with good husbandry practices, environmental practices, and prudent treatment or antimicrobial use. The PMP/AB follows the principles of being risk-based, progressive and collaborative. The PMP/AB is expected to result in (1): sustainable reduction of burden of disease; (2) improvement of health at farm and national levels; (3) minimization of global spread of diseases; (4) optimization of socio-economic benefits from aquaculture; (5) attraction of investment opportunities into aquaculture; and (6) achievement of One Health goals. The definition of biosecurity in the context of the PMP/AB was proposed as "the cost-effective management of risks posed by infectious agents to aquaculture through a strategic approach at enterprise, national and international levels with shared public-private responsibilities". The TWG finalised the stage descriptions of the PMP/AB as: ? PMP/AB Stage 1: Biosecurity risks defined ? PMP/AB Stage 2: Biosecurity systems implemented ? PMP/AB Stage 3: Enhanced biosecurity and preparedness ? PMP/AB Stage 4: Sustainable biosecurity & health management systems established Further activities include the development of the technical aspects of the PMP/AB, wider consensus building, initial application and refinement, and resource mobilization. Guidance documents including PMP/AB toolkits and resources for advocacy and training will be needed to facilitate adoption at the national level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
