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The mandate of IBAR as defined by DREA in its strategic plan for 2003-2007 is:
• Control of major transboundary Animal diseases • Improvement of genetic and feed resources • Development of livestock information, communication and technology • Enhancement of trade and marketing of livestock and livestock products • Quality assurance of livestock and products of animal origin and • Harmonization of livestock related policies and the legal framework.
Core Functions of IBAR
The mandate of IBAR has been organized into three core strategic programme thrusts as follows:
• Animal Health • Animal Production and • Trade and Markets.
These strategic thrusts are supported by three cross-cutting pillars of:
• Livestock Information, Communication and Knowledge Management • Quality Assurance of Livestock and Products of Animal Origin and • Harmonization of Livestock Related Policies and the Legal Framework.
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