Avian Influenza Symposium
Athens, Georgia
05 April 2009
The 7th International Symposium on Avian Influenza at the University of Georgia started today is attended by more than 400 participants. The Co-chairs are Dr Swayne (USDA, USA) Dr Stallknecht (University of Georgia, USA) and Dr Brown (VLA. UK).
Keynote presentations were given by Dr Capua (Italy): "It is up to the veterinary scientific community to stand out and make best use of the knowledge and experience it has gained, and become a strong voice at the decision making level – For Avian Influenza and beyond Avian Influenza".
Dr Senne (USA): "Avian Influenza surveillance in poultry and wild birds in many countries has increased but is still inconsistent".
Dr Brown (UK): "H5N1 HPAI has become truly panzootic in region affecting poultry and wild birds".