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“Overview of Avian Influenza” Julian Madeley Director General

Founding member of the:

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International Egg Commission Egg producer Association International Egg Conferences Ltd Professional conference

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Egg Processors International Egg processor Association International Egg Foundation Social responsibility and development International Egg Nutrition Consortium Linking human nutrition Professionals globally Global Roundtable for Sustainable Eggs Championing sustainability

Creating the right environment Communication: AI Expert Group International Representation & OIE Young Egg Leaders.

Egg production by country development groups in 2013

Distribution of infection with avian influenza viruses in 2014 and early 2015 – Subtype H7

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Distribution of infection with avian influenza viruses in 2014 and early 2015 – Subtype H5

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Source: WING

IEC Avian Influenza Global Expert Group

• Industry
• Breeders
• OIE
• Chief Veterinary Officer
• Leading Scientists

Aim:

• To reduce the threat of Avian Influenza to the commercial

laying industry Initial Focus:

• Surveillance of low pathogenic AI
• Bio-security