June 2013, Rome - FAO has urged countries in Asia to remain vigilant in the face of the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus. The best defences to protect people and animals against the virus are public awareness and continued, strong biosecurity measures on farms and along the poultry chain. Monitoring for virus should continue and requires interaction and building trust between regulatory officials, veterinarians, physicians and poultry farmers and sellers...[Read more]