FAO-EMPRES Animal Health News

 

FAO and DAH-MARD closely collaborates to safeguard livelihoods from influenza A(H7N9) virus
FAO Viet Nam representation

 

Chinese officials have recently reported a drastic increase of Influenza A(H7N9) human cases in China, having more than 400 human cases during the past three months. Live bird markets remain the main venue of this virus spreading among poultry and from poultry to human. Since influenza A(H7N9) virus is not yet detected in Viet Nam, FAO and DAH-MARD are mobilizing extra resources and attention to prevent...[Read more]

 


 

With FAO help, Moldova offers a good example of handling African swine fever 
FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

 

As the latest European country to detect cases of African swine fever, Moldova has control over the disease for now, thanks in part to a short, targeted intervention by FAO. African swine fever is a rapidly spreading transboundary animal disease. Moldova experienced two outbreaks in September 2016, and dealt with both in time to prevent further damage...[Read more]

 


 

Making CFETPV Sustainable – Development of Chinese Trainer Team 
FAO China representation

 

The CFETPV has made significant progress since it was launched in 2010, by training more than 140 epidemiologists in government agencies all over China. However, it is a quite small number comparing with half million government veterinary staff in the country. There is still a strong need of veterinary epidemiology capacity building at various levels. In order to make the program sustainable...[Read more]

 


 

International expert on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) visited Myanmar
FAO Myanmar representation

 

FAO’s Thirtyninth Conference (in June, 2015) adopted Resolution 4/2015 on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which recognized that it poses an increasingly serious threat to public health and sustainable food production, and that an effective response should involve all sectors of government and society. To support the implementation of Resolution 4/2015, the FAO Action Plan on AMR addresses four major Focus Areas....[Read more]

 


 

Recent publications / newsletters

 

·         Forty years of natural hazards turning into food insecurity disasters in eastern Africa 
Policy brief
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·         Utilisation rationnelle de la vaccination pour la prévention et le contrôle de l’influenza aviaire hautement pathogène H5
EMPRES Focus on ::: Vol. 10, 2016
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·         South Asia Weekly Animal Disease E-Information
Vol. 9-2017 ::: 2 March 2017
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Upcoming events

 

·         FAO-ICAR meeting on establishment of a national network of veterinary laboratories for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
7-8 March 2017 (Kolkata, India)
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·         Regional workshop on lumpy skin disease (LSD) prevention and control strategies
7-9 February 2017 (Budapest, Hungary)
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·         Final Consultation Workshop on National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Reduction in Livestock and Aquaculture
13-17 March 2017 (Hanoi, Viet Nam)
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Interesting links

 

·         Indigenous peoples are key to protecting wildlife and rural livelihoods
03 March 2017 ::: FAO-HQ press release
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·         Genetic quality of Moldova dairy cattle set to improve with FAO support
21 February 2017 ::: FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia press release
[Read full news]

·         Raising awareness about African swine fever in Ukraine 
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