Naslov
Ornithological knowledge for preliminary risk assessment of avian influenza (H5N1): the implementation of the European model in Croatia

Autori
Mužinić, Jasmina ; Pavlak, Marina ; Savić, Vladimir ; Cvitković, Denis ; Tadić, Marko

Izvornik
Avian Biology Research (1758-1559) 1 (2008), 2; 89-96

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Risk assessment; avian influenza; H5N1; wild birds; higher risk species; bridge species; lwetlands; Croatia
(Risk assessment; avian influenza; H5N1; wild birds; higher risk species; bridge species; wetlands; Croatia)

Sažetak
The lack of epidemiological knowledge when planning the approach to preventing possible future epidemic of avian influenza may lead to an uncontrolled spreading of HPAI H5N1 virus and, consequently, danger to the poultry industry and human health. The implementation of a model developed for the rapid assessment of ornithological data relevant to the spreading of avian influenza in the EU countries resulted in the identification of 23 Higher Risk and 17 Bridge species for the territory of Croatia. It also identified a number of wetland areas, where Higher Risk species come together during migration and wintering, as potential AI introduction and outbreak sites. The EU model was adapted to suit the Croatian circumstances. The migratory flyways of Higher Risk species were analyzed using data on birds ringed outside Croatia and found on the territory of Croatia between 1910 and 1992. These results form a basis for the assessment of possible future outbreaks both at the national level and internationally, in the neighbouring countries. It may also be used for AI research under the global European model. Data on poultry trade and movement are needed. We propose the establishment of a data base on the commercial movements of poultry and poultry products under the Early Warning System.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

Napomena
Casopis Avian Biology Research vol 1 iz 2008 je nastavak CC casopisa Poultry and Avian Biology Review (ISSN: 0964-6604)do 2007.

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