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The FAO-OIE-WHO collaboration

Sharing responsibilities and coordinating global activities to address health risks at the animal-human-ecosystems interfaces

Year of publication 2010

Pages 6

Author Animal Production and Health Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) A Tripartite Concept Note

Language English

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