When may international trade resume after a foreign animal disease outbreak?

International trade can resume following a foreign animal disease outbreak once the standards set by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) for that specific disease have been met. The OIE provides a framework aimed at minimizing the risk of disease transmission through trade by establishing guidelines for disease control and surveillance measures that countries should implement. This includes criteria for demonstrating that the disease is under control and posing minimal risk to animal health.

Meeting OIE standards typically involves rigorous testing, vaccination protocols, or even stamping out strategies, depending on the disease in question. Thus, adherence to these international standards is essential for restoring trade while ensuring animal health safety on a global scale.

The other options do not accurately reflect the conditions necessary for resuming trade. For example, vaccination alone may not suffice if OIE standards require additional measures or proof of disease control. Likewise, the idea of a strict one-month waiting period or global eradication before trade can resume is too simplistic and does not align with the specific requirements that may vary by disease as per OIE guidelines.