Which organization is also known for setting international animal health standards to prevent disease transmission via animal importation?

• A. International Air Transportation Association
• B. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
• C. World Organization for Animal Health
• D. European Union

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is identifying the organization that sets global guidelines to prevent disease from moving with animals across borders. The World Organization for Animal Health, also known historically as the OIE, does this by developing and publishing international health codes for animals and animal products. These codes cover how diseases should be monitored, reported, diagnosed, and controlled, including import requirements and risk assessment, to harmonize practices and reduce disease transmission during trade. That global standard-setting role is why this organization is the best answer. In contrast, the other options focus on different areas: IATA is about aviation safety, CITES regulates trade in certain endangered species for conservation rather than health standards, and the European Union implements regional rules rather than universal international health standards.