Avian Influenza Prevention

Mr. DeHaven testified about the avian influenza virus, focusing on prevention, detection, and eradication. Among the topics he addressed wer… read more

Mr. DeHaven testified about the avian influenza virus, focusing on prevention, detection, and eradication. Among the topics he addressed were his recent travels and meetings with international officials concerned about the spread of the virus, the degree of infection in various migratory and agricultural bird populations, potential costs to the U.S. poultry industry, and threat to human populations as several reports indicated the discovery of the virus in humans in China. He also talked about monitoring, interdiction of smuggling operations, and enforcement of agricultural trade agreements. close

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  • Lincoln Davis U.S. Representative [D] Tennessee
  • Ron DeHaven Administrator Department of Agriculture->Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Avian Influenza Prevention

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Program ID:
189954-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 16, 2005 | 9:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 02, 2005 | 9:31am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Nov 16, 2005 | 9:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 17, 2005 | 4:26am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 17, 2005 | 5:03pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 21, 2005 | 2:11pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 02, 2005 | 9:31am EST | C-SPAN 3
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