FAO Reference Centres for animal health are institutions designated by the Director-General to provide specific and technical advice and services to FAO Member Countries on issues related to FAO’s mandate. FAO invites institutions and universities to apply to become a reference centre in any of the 25 thematic areas that are critical for the Member Countries. Other areas will be identified as needs arise.
China Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre (CAHEC)
369 Nanjing Road, Qingdao, Shandong, China\
Wang Zhiliang
[email protected]
IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 02/04/2024
COUNTRY: China
AREAS OF COLLABORATION: Peste des petits ruminants (PPR)
China Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre (CAHEC)
369 Nanjing Road, Qingdao, Shandong, China
Wang Zhiliang
[email protected]
IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 06/06/2024
COUNTRY: China
AREAS OF COLLABORATION: Veterinary epidemiology
Collective designation of l'Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD) and Centre de coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD)
Ahidjo Ayouba
IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 06/06/2024
COUNTRY: France
AREAS OF COLLABORATION: Zoonotic coronaviruses
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) - Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
Woodham La, Addlestone KT15 3LS, United Kingdom
David Vernes Jeffreys
[email protected]
IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 31/03/2024
COUNTRY: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
AREAS OF COLLABORATION: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Frei Universitat Berlin
Königsweg 67, 14163 Berlin, Germany
Diana Meemken
[email protected]
IN PARTNERSHIP SINCE: 02/04/2024
COUNTRY: Germany
AREAS OF COLLABORATION: Veterinary public health
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