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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]
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]
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]
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
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Forty years of natural hazards turning into food insecurity disasters in eastern Africa ·
Utilisation rationnelle de la vaccination pour la prévention et le contrôle de l’influenza aviaire
hautement pathogène H5 ·
South Asia Weekly Animal Disease E-Information
Upcoming events
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FAO-ICAR meeting on establishment of a national network of veterinary laboratories for Antimicrobial
Resistance (AMR) ·
Regional workshop on lumpy skin disease (LSD) prevention and control strategies ·
Final Consultation Workshop on National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance
Reduction in Livestock and Aquaculture
Interesting links
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Indigenous peoples are key to protecting wildlife and rural livelihoods ·
Genetic quality of Moldova dairy cattle set to improve with FAO support ·
Raising awareness about African swine fever in Ukraine
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