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USA

May 13, 2016

FDA’s Judicious Use Policy for Medically Important Antimicrobials

Veterinarians play an important role in animal and human health and their oversight, as an integral part of the VFD process.

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Belize.

May 11, 2016

CARIFORUM seeks to increase fisheries exports through improved safety measures

With support from IICA, Caribbean countries studied Iceland’s experience with the aim of strengthening their value chains and sanitary and phytosanitary measures.

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Bridgetown, Barbados

May 9, 2016

Capacities in Leptospirosis Diagnostic Testing in the CARIFORUM Region being boosted

The competence of professionals and diagnostic capacity within the Region regarding laboratory testing of Leptospirosis bacteria is being significantly upgraded, says IICA Barbados Head.   

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International food safety capacity in CARIFORUM to be boosted

Thanks to the EU, IICA and GMA, 60 professionals from the private and public sectors from across the CARIFORUM Region will benefit from rigorous food safety training in the HACCP System. 

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San José, Costa Rica

August 3, 2015

National Geographic photographs adorn IICA’s Headquarters

30 photographs and 18 floor graphics are raising awareness of the importance of strengthening global food security.

 

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Castries, Saint Lucia

April 14, 2016

IICA Responds to the Impact of Climate Change on the Small Ruminant Value Chain in Saint Lucia

Traditional small ruminant production system
vulnerable to climate change threats
 

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Latin America and Africa coordinate regional positions prior to the Codex Alimentarius meeting

A total of 35 nations participated in the Interregional Codex Alimentarius Colloquium, held in the United States and organized by the US Department of Agriculture and IICA.

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Washington, D.C.

March 16, 2016

USDA Updated Avian Influenza Preparedness Plan – Considerations on the Vaccine Use

By Dr. Horrys Friaça, Agricultural Health and Food Safety Specialist, IICA, horrys.friaca@iica.int

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Ottawa, Canada

April 1, 2016

International Forum WUSC and CECI

Members of IICA’s delegation to Canada participated in the 2016 International Forum, jointly organized by CECI and WUSC, in Ottawa on January 22 and 23, 2016. 

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