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Global programme for the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza

Third Report: October 2008–December 2009

Year of publication 2010

Pages 118 p.

Author Animal Production and Health Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Since its emergence in Asia in late-2003, H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has caused global concern as an extremely infectious disease threatening animal and human health and the livelihoods of the most vulnerable. In response, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) have led international efforts to facilitate the prevention and control of H5N1 HPAI at its source in animals.

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