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Article: Avian flu continues to pose threat, says UN.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
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- August 21, 2006
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Avian flu continues to pose threat, says UN
New York, Aug 22 (PTI) Avian flu continues to pose a global threat with the Caucasus and southern Balkans now considered as "high-risk" areas, even as efforts continue to check the spread of the virus, the UN food agency has said.
"The region is not only a prime resting ground for migratory bird species, but poultry production is mostly characterised by rural and household husbandry with little in terms of biosecurity and strong regulatory inspection," Juan Lubroth, head of FAO's Emergency Prevention System for Transboundary Animal Diseases said.
The FAO said bird flu has been confirmed in 55 countries ...