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OIE/FAO International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza
1 Paris (France), 7-8 April 2005

OIE/FAO International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza
ii Paris (France), 7-8 April 2005
Acknowledgement
Charoen Pokphand Group
Intervet
Merial

OIE/FAO International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza
Paris (France), 7-8 April 2005 iii
Summary
■ Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------- 1
■ Objectives of the Conference-------------------------------------- 2
■ Topics---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
■ Organisation of the Conference----------------------------------- 3
■ General Information--------------------------------------------------- 4
■ Programme--------------------------------------------------------------- 7
■ Abstracts ----------------------------------------------------------------- 11
■ Posters -------------------------------------------------------------------- 45

OIE/FAO International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza
Paris (France), 7-8 April 2005 1
Introduction
During the past few years we have witnessed the global emergence and re-
emergence of several infectious animal diseases that have had a major impact on
both animal and human health and evoked strong reactions from policy-makers
and the media at the world-wide level. Fortunately, as a result of the
incorporation of new scientific and technological knowledge, we now have
methods to prevent many of these infectious diseases. This ‘explosion’ in
technology has no precedent in the history of mankind and it comes at a time
when, due to the globalisation process, the circulation of pathogens around the
world is increasing.
The OIE, being the international reference organisation with regard to animal
health issues and zoonoses (terrestrial and aquatic), has not remained indifferent
to this new situation. Throughout time it has incorporated into its standards the
best ‘state of the art’ scientific knowledge with the purpose of improving
veterinary and public health conditions in all countries and protecting
international trade in animals and animal products while avoiding unjustified
sanitary barriers.
Avian influenza is one of the re-emergent diseases having a potential zoonotic
impact, the control of which is complicated by the predominant role of the
avifaune in the dissemination of the virus throughout the world. A particularly
severe outbreak has hit South–East Asia since the end of 2003. Since then OIE
and FAO, in close cooperation with WHO have been very active in coordinating
the control of the disease and supporting the infected countries in their efforts in
attempting to eradicate it. Despite these important efforts, the disease still
persists. Other countries in the region and the rest of the world are at risk of
becoming infected.
OIE and FAO have considered that it is timely to hold an «International
Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza» to review the latest scientific
knowledge and to address the different aspects of the control of the disease based
on this knowledge.
This International Scientific Conference will present the valuable experience
gained in the last few years in the field of epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis,
vaccine control and eradication of the disease. The Conference is an opportunity
for the exchange of the latest scientific information at the global level that will, at
the same time, assist in the evaluation and improvement of the current standards
and guidelines for better control of infectious animal diseases.
It is expected that all Member Countries will benefit from this International
Conference. I therefore have much pleasure in welcoming all of you to the
OIE/FAO International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza.
Dr Bernard Vallat
OIE Director General
Dr Joseph Domenech
FAO Chief Veterinary Officer