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DocumentOther documentAvian Influenza Disease Emergency: issue No. 59 (20/05/2009)
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No results found.A novel reassortant of the Influenza-A/H1N1 virus is currently circulating in humans. Human clinical cases, and sustained human-to-human transmission of the novel virus, were detected initially in North America (Mexico and the USA). Since its recognition as a novel strain by the CDC in the third week of April 2009, a total of 10,243 confirmed human cases including 80 deaths have been reported from 41 countries (WHO: 20 May 2009). The majority of the cases suffered only mild illness and recovered quickly... -
DocumentOther documentAvian Influenza Disease Emergency: issue No. 60 (30/06/2009)
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No results found."Operational Research in Indonesia for More Effective Control of Avian Influenza" commenced in Indonesia in July 2008. Funded by USAID and the World Bank, the project aims to develop an evidence base for the selection of effective and feasible control alternatives in backyard poultry in Indonesia. These alternatives include mass voluntary vaccination against avian influenza (AI), and AI plus Newcastle disease and are implemented in the context of ongoing field Participatory Disease Surveillance and Response (PDSR) activities. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is supporting local government and the Ministry of Agriculture to implement the control strategies, and providing ongoing support for PDSR field activities. The FAO team works in close collaboration with JSI Deliver (responsible for procurement of vaccine, cold chain equipment and vaccination supplies, and providing logistical support for project implementation) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) ( responsible for the design of ORI HPAI, supervision of data collection and analysis of the research results). -
DocumentOther documentAvian Influenza Disease Emergency: issue No. 57 (15/01/2009)
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No results found.The recent number of H5N1 avian influenzarelated human cases in China's appears to lack the hallmark of nearby poultry outbreaks, writes CIDRAP News (21 January 2009), adding that this is a development that some public health officials worry could signal asymptomatic infections in birds. China has reported four human cases so far this year, three of them fatal...
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food and Agriculture 2019
Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
2019The need to reduce food loss and waste is firmly embedded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Food loss and waste reduction is considered important for improving food security and nutrition, promoting environmental sustainability and lowering production costs. However, efforts to reduce food loss and waste will only be effective if informed by a solid understanding of the problem. This report provides new estimates of the percentage of the world’s food lost from production up to the retail level. The report also finds a vast diversity in existing estimates of losses, even for the same commodities and for the same stages in the supply chain. Clearly identifying and understanding critical loss points in specific supply chains – where considerable potential exists for reducing food losses – is crucial to deciding on appropriate measures. The report provides some guiding principles for interventions based on the objectives being pursued through food loss and waste reductions, be they in improved economic efficiency, food security and nutrition, or environmental sustainability. -
Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideProcessing of fresh-cut tropical fruits and vegetables: A technical guide 2010
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No results found.There has been a marked upward trend in production and consumption of fruits and vegetables in Asia and the Pacific in recent years. Along with rising consumer demand has come greater awareness of food safety issues and increased need for convenience and quality. Selection of high quality horticultural produce for processing and implementation of good practices during processing operations are required to assure both the quality of the produce and the safety of the final product. This technical guide reviews, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the critical issues that must be addressed for fresh-cut produce to meet consumer demand for convenience, quality and safety. A case study on fresh-cut processing in Thailand is included. The guide should be of practical value to small processors, trainers and extension workers who provide support to individuals engaged in production of fresh-cut tropical produce for sale. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical book关于港口国预防、制止和消除 非法、不报告、不管制捕鱼的措施协定. 修订版 2016
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《关于预防、制止和消除非法、不报告、不管制捕鱼港口国措施协议》旨在通过并实施有效的港口国措施来预防、制止并消除非法、不报告和不管制捕鱼活动，作为确保海洋生物资源获得长期养护和可持续利用的手段。其目的是使各缔约方在作为港口国的权能范围内，针对无权悬挂其旗帜的船只，广泛有效适用该协议。协议适用于寻求进入缔约方港口或在其港口期间的船只。某些手工捕鱼和集装箱船不在协议管辖范围内。本协议特别重视发展中国家的需求，支持这些国家努力落实协议内容。