] [cid:image001.jpg@01D816A8.D59E7C80] S A V E T H E D A T E Managing large-scale highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in wild birds Webinar 10 February 2022 13:00-14.30 CET Language: The meeting will be held in English, with simultaneous interpretation into French Please find the updated Agenda attached Wild birds are the natural reservoir for avian influenza viruses and constitute a driver for the long distance spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Since the start of the current epidemic in July 2020 in Central Asia, H5 HPAI viruses have been introduced through wild bird migrations into Eurasia, Africa, and more recently into the Americas. H5 HPAI has had significant impacts on the poultry industry and farmer livelihoods as well as on wild bird populations. Indeed, massive mortalities in wild birds have been recorded over the past years including in South Africa, Namibia, and more recently in Senegal, Israel, or the United Kingdom, all caused by H5 HPAI viruses. The management of such disease events in wild birds can be challenging, and conservation of endangered species, the environment and prevention of further virus spread are the goal. Access to wetlands can be difficult, options for carcass removal and disposal depend on prevailing conditions. FAO is organizing this webinar so affected countries and international experts can share their experiences and lessons learnt with the global community. Register here<https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WdIa3gUhTw2VGSGvwAvgng> Link to register: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WdIa3gUhTw2VGSGvwAvgng Katinka de Balogh Senior Animal Health and Production Officer/One Health focal point FAO Investment Centre Europe, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean Service (CFIC) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, ITALY e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [esignature-en] ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the VPH-L list, click the following link: &*TICKET_URL(VPH-L,SIGNOFF);