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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Mexico (H7N3)

A significant threat to poultry production notto be underestimated

Year of publication 2012

Pages 9p.

Author Wainwright, S.;Trevennec, C.; Claes, C.;Vargas-Terán, M.;Martin, V.;Lubroth, J.;Animal Production and Health Division

Product type Book (series)

Series title EMPRES Watch

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The current H7N3 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks occurring in Jalisco, Mexico, demonstrate the constant risk from the circulation of avian influenza viruses to poultry industries throughout the world. HPAI outbreaks in countries that have significant commercial poultry industries, with high numbers of animals living in high-density populations, can suffer rapid and severe economic losses to agro-industry and trade. Countries with weaker infrastructure might not withstand shock s to food prices and the resulting food insecurity, especially for more vulnerable households...

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