Building veterinary laboratory diagnostic capacity in Africa: the VETLAB Network

Building veterinary laboratory diagnostic capacity in Africa: the VETLAB Network

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Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES and those animal diseases that affect human health have a strong impact on public health, community livelihoods, and trade. In this context, the VETLAB Network offers a unique opportunity for countries facing similar challenges to work together and better coordinate activities, including training, information dissemination, expertise and experience exchange, and the design of common disease control strategies.

Language English

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