Laura Bies Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 The Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds, a cooperative task force established by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, has released a statement on high pathogenicity avian influenza in wild birds. The statement was developed in response to the extensive and large-scale outbreaks and global spread of H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza in wild birds, with a goal of informing stakeholders in governments, disease control, wildlife management, site management, conservation and the poultry sectors about HPAI viruses in wild birds and appropriate responses. The statement provides both a situation update and also recommendations and guidance for those responding to the threat of HPAI to wild birds. Read the full statement here. About the Ornithological Council The Ornithological Council is a consortium of scientific societies of ornithologists; these societies span the Western Hemisphere and the research conducted by their members spans the globe. Their cumulative expertise comprises the knowledge that is fundamental and essential to science-based bird conservation and management. The Ornithological Council is financially supported by our member societies and the individual ornithologists who value our work. If the OC’s resources are valuable to you, please consider joining one of our member societies or donating directly at Birdnet.org. Thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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