Protect Wild Birds = Protect Habitats = Protect Humans (Q4297770)
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Project Q4297770 in Serbia
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Protect Wild Birds = Protect Habitats = Protect Humans |
Project Q4297770 in Serbia |
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304,494.55 Euro
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358,228.89 Euro
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85.0 percent
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1 October 2020
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31 March 2022
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Scientific veterinary institute „Novi Sad”
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45°16'39.07"N, 19°47'49.56"E
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Climate change and vulnerability of ecosystems have led to the emergency of different pathogenic agents that have major impact on wild birds and human health. Wild birds play an important role as reservoir hosts and vectors for zoonotic emergency viruses to Central Europe, including the cross-border regions of Serbia and Hungary. The overall objective of this project is to ensure the conservation and sustainability of wild birds populations by monitoring the presence of Avian influenza virus (AIV) and West Nile virus (WNV) in protected water habitats of Vojvodina Province in Serbia and Bacs-Kiskun county in Hungary. As a benefit of the project, monitoring of presence and type of present viruses among wild birds provides information on possible threat of new epidemics. It also raises awareness, strengthens the capacities for control of emerging zoonotic viruses and improves the scientific knowledge base. Outcomes include cross-border monitoring of wild birds and analysis resulting in a Risk assessment and feasibility study providing future risk management directions, as well as a GIS database to serve as bases for nature conservation policy initiatives and further scientific development. The project will also contribute to strengthening technical capacities for monitoring of emergency zoonotic diseases of partner institutions. The territory covered by the project includes special nature reserves with water based habitats: Deliblatska peščara, Gornje Podunavlje, Obedska bara and Koviljsko-Petrovaradinski rit on the Serbian side and the border area in Hungary that covers special nature reserves and hunting grounds. With its aquatic biotopes these areas provide suitable habitats for rare and protected resident and migratory wild birds (waterfowl birds and birds of prey/song birds). Many of these birds serve as reservoirs for zoonotic infection diseases, including AIV and WNV. Cross-border impact: The cross border territory covered by this cooperation provide suitable habitats for rare and protected resident and migratory wild birds. Many of these birds serve as reservoirs for zoonotic infection diseases that can be transferred from birds to humans. Since this problem does not know state borders, the negative consequences influence the health of wild birds (and consequently humans) on both side of border. As the health risk exists in both countries, it is evident that cross-border impact is of enormous importance. (English)
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