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FAO inter-regional meeting paves the way for continued laboratory support in animal health

 

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/Images/news_150313b.jpgCapable national laboratories and regional lab networks are essential to effective animal disease prevention and control. Well equipped and highly trained labs help countries detect, diagnose and manage diseases that threaten livestock, livelihoods and food safety. Laboratory networks help countries communicate, coordinate and harmonize approaches across borders and disciplines...[Read more]

 


 

FAO names first reference centre for animal influenza in Asia
Harbin Veterinary Research Institute receives the FAO designation

 

http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/rap/img/DSC_2806.jpgThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced today that earlier this week it designated the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute (HVRI), in the Heilongjiang Province of the People's Republic of China (PR China), as the FAO reference centre for animal influenza. The designation of FAO reference status, awarded by the FAO Director General, is based on a competitive selection and evaluation process...[Read more]

 


 

Upcoming events

 

·      Regional workshop to formulate strategy/ roadmap for PPR and small ruminant diseases control in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) neighboring countries
1-3 April 2013 (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

·      4th Westeurasia Roadmap
2-4 April 2013 (Baku, Azerbaijan)

·      Strengthening Brucellosis Control in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
9-11 April 2013 (Izmir, Turkey)

 

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