to promote human, animal and environmental health, according the “One Health” approach;

to harmonize approaches for disease detection and prevention;

to provide scientific information and share data and best practices;

to develop effective emergency responses;

to encourage strategic leadership, streamlined coordination and an inclusive approach to partnership;

to coordinate and integrate specialised knowledge;

to draft relevant diagnostic protocols and reports for competent Authorities;

to foster agreements between ERFAN partners and promote scientific cooperation;

to improve diagnostic capacities of Veterinary Laboratories involved.

long-term trusted relationships;

laboratory procedures according to the WOAH standards;

reference material used in the diagnosis and control of the Working Group topics, in accordance with WOAH requirements;

organisation of ring test on the Working Group topics;

scientific publications;

research project proposals;

traditional and distance Learning courses;

regular meetings;

future applications for “WOAH Reference Laboratories or Collaborating Centres”.