Joseph Domenech
Joseph Domenech
beyond boundaries develop disastrous effects epidemic food millions nigeria poultry security
If a poultry epidemic should develop beyond the boundaries of Nigeria the effects would be disastrous for the livelihoods and the food security of millions of people.
easy lost percent point population poultry promote since understand view
It's easy to understand the point of view of the Netherlands, since they lost 50 percent of their poultry population in 2003. But do we have to promote this for all countries? At this point, we are not sure.
conditions country good poultry several situation
It's a very worrisome situation because it's in a big country with a lot of poultry farms. It has good conditions to have several outbreaks.
birds movement poultry remains trade unclear
It remains unclear if the outbreak has been triggered by migratory birds or by the trade and movement of poultry or poultry products.
further movement poultry spread strongly trade
The movement and trade of poultry have strongly contributed to the further spread of the virus.
animal beyond boundaries develop disastrous effects epidemic food health highly millions nigeria poses poultry security serious threat virus west
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus poses a very serious threat to animal health in West Africa. If a poultry epidemic should develop beyond the boundaries of Nigeria the effects would be disastrous for the livelihoods and the food security of millions of people.
bird cycle flu infection occur poultry winter
the cycle of bird flu infection that will occur in poultry this winter will not be stopped.
besides coming pandemic prevent priority stands virus worry
The priority to prevent the pandemic still stands on Asia, but besides that, if the virus is coming in Africa, yes, it's a very big worry for us.
days respond situation three week
The situation is very worrying... If you respond in two or three days that's different but if a week passes, that's another thing.
africa bird flu risk
The risk of Africa getting bird flu is very high.
aid control course donor measures present reaction support taken
Control and reaction measures must be taken and we will be present to assist, with of course the support of donor countries, because their aid is indispensable.
asia birds capacity concerned countries deal detect lack mingle northern others poor southeast wild
FAO is concerned that poor countries in southeast Europe, where wild birds from Asia mingle with others from northern Europe, may lack the capacity to detect and deal with outbreaks of bird flu.
period specific spread time
Every time there is a specific festival, which has a consequence of movement, it is a period where the spread of pathogens is higher.
control pure
Pure stamping out will not control the epidemic.