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Avian Influenza Disease Emergency: issue No. 47 (31/07/2007)

Avian Influenza Disease Emergency

Year of publication 2007

Pages 16

Author Animal Production and Health Division

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Much has been achieved in the global fight to prevent and control highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) but the H5N1 virus is still circulating and some countries are still heavily affected. Investment and commitment must concentrate on these areas, surveillance must be stepped up, biosecurity must be improved, and steps must be taken to mitigate the negative effects of disease on the most vulnerable groups, according to FAO’s Chief Veterinary Officer Joseph Domenech.

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