FAO rapid qualitative risk assessment

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FAO rapid qualitative risk assessment

Risk of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza introduction in Central and South America and the Caribbean

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 20 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

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Synopsis (short abstract) The assessment is based on the identification of main risk pathways for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) introduction, including informal/formal trade of live poultry and their products, and wild bird movements. A questionnaire was disseminated to Veterinary Services to collect data on HPAI risk factors and assess national capacities for HPAI surveillance, diagnosis, prevention, and control. Five levels from negligible to high were used to determine the likelihood of introduction, and a consequence assessment was conducted on potential impacts on the poultry value chain, avifauna, and public health. The assessment also considered the level of uncertainty related to data availability, quality and quantity. FAO will use information from the assessment to provide targeted capacity building support to countries/territories for enhanced HPAI preparedness, prevention, and control.

Last updated 25/05/2023

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FAO. 2023. FAO rapid qualitative risk assessment. Risk of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza introduction in Central and South America and the Caribbean. FAO Animal Health Risk Analysis – Assessment, Issue No. 9. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc4720en

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