Global outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry and wild birds have occurred periodically over the past 20 years and have affected different regions of the world. In late 2022, in response to the first outbreaks detected in Central and South America, the GF-TADs Regional Steering Committee for the Americas approved the establishment of the Standing Group of Experts on Avian Influenza (SGE-AI)
On February 25, the third meeting of the Standing Group of Experts on Avian Influenza took virtually.
The meeting was attended by Delegates of the Americas, representatives of International, Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations and representatives of the private sector.
The members of the Standing Group of Experts of the Americas and the participants of the second meeting of the GF-TADs SGE-AI issued the following recommendations:
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Reference links for further information
Avian Influenza | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Latest bird flu situation – inspection.canada.ca
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