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FAO study on agro-ecological resilience shines light onto the dynamics of persistence of H5N1 HPAI

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11 November 2009 - In late 2003, highly pathogenic avian influenza (A) subtype H5N1 (H5N1 HPAI) emerged in Southeast Asia causing poultry and economic losses on a large scale. Since 2004, the disease has spread to the rest of Asia, Europe and Africa... >>>



Pro-Poor HPAI Risk Reduction

NEWSLETTERS & BROCHURES

NEWS

08 September 2009
Tracking disease movement through wild bird surveillance and satellite telemetry >>>

24 February 2009
Vigilance needed to protect public against avian influenza >>>

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Key documents

The Global Strategy for Prevention and Control of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - October 2008 >>>

Global Programme for the Prevention and Control of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - February 2008 >>>

Report of the Global Programme for the Prevention and Control of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - September 2008 >>>

Contributing to "One World, One Health" >>>

Biosecurity for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Issues and options >>>

Understanding avian influenza - A major new and wide-ranging overview from FAO >>>

Protect Poultry - Protect People. Advice for stopping Avian Flu >>>

Preparing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza >>>

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OUTBREAKS



H5N1 HPAI Global Overview

Issue No.15
September 2009

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Q & A

How is avian influenza transmitted?

Can wild birds transmit avian influenza to humans?

What can be done to limit spread of the disease?

[click here for FAO's answers to these and other questions]

EVENTS

8-12 November 2009
Marrakesch, Morocco

XVI World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress >>>

23-27 August 2009
Edinburgh, Scotland

17th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition >>>

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