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FAO’s global animal diseases surveillance and early warning system

Year of publication 2017

Pages 2p.

Author FCC-EMPRES

Publisher FAO ;

Category Brochure

ISBN NO ISBN

Series number 2017-1

Edition 3

Synopsis (short abstract) In all regions of the world, livelihoods of people are sustained partially or entirely by the livestock sector. Livestock contribute approximately 40 percent of the global value of agricultural output and support the livelihoods and food security of almost a 1.3 billion people. Global disease intelligence and early warning, supported by science-based risk assessment are key to inform decisions, actions, and timely communication between agencies and sectors responsible for human health, animal health, wildlife, and food safety.

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