Control of avian influenza in poultry.
Avian influenza, listed by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), has become a disease of great importance for animal and human health. Several aspects of the disease lack scientific information, which has hampered the management of some recent crises. Millions of animals have died, and concern is growing over the loss of human lives and management of the pandemic potential. On the basis of data generated in recent outbreaks and in light of new OIE regulations and maintenance of animal welfare, we review the available control methods for avian influenza infections in poultry, from stamping out to prevention through emergency and prophylactic vaccination.
Capua
Ilaria
I
OIE and National Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Padova, Italy. icapua@izsvenezie
Marangon
Stefano
S
D000818:Animals; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009980:Influenza A virus / Q000276:immunology; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005585:Influenza in Birds / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011200:Poultry; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000821:virology; D014611:Vaccination / Q000662:veterinary*
D007252:Influenza Vaccines