Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance A program of the Global Animal Information Network for Surveillance
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The Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology (affectionately known as the Fitztitute) is located at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, where it is housed within the Zoology Department.

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Argentine field assistant, Marcelo Romano, surveying birds through a high powered telescope, in San Javier, Argentina

Use the Map Explorer to map the results of wild bird avian influenza sampling done by GAINS contributors.

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“Martin Gilbert wearing protective gear while testing samples in the field”

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About GAINS
An Albatross amongst its colony, fitted with a yellow transmitter, in the Falkland - Malvinas Islands.

The aim of the Wild Bird Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance (GAINS) program is to expand operational field capabilities, improve the understanding of viral strains and transmission of influenza viruses in wild birds, and to disseminate information to all levels of governments, international organizations, the private sector and the general public.

GAINS is a global surveillance network of wild birds for avian influenza. Our strategies are: improving the collection, coordination, and laboratory evaluation of samples from wild birds in order to identify locations of avian influenza viral strains; identifying genetic changes in virus isolates; enhancing links with wild bird distribution and migration information, and providing an early warning system for global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that threatens domestic poultry and human health as well as biodiversity (particularly avian).



two arrows pointing left GAINS 10th Quarterly Report 2008 (PDF) two arrows pointing left AI virus isolated in wild waterfowl in Argentina: Evidence of a potentially unique phylogenetic lineage in South America
two arrows pointing left GAINS 9th Quarterly Report 2008 (PDF) two arrows pointing left Stable-Hydrogen Isotope Analysis (δD) of Asian Wild Aquatic Bird Feathers Reveal Migratory Movements 2008 (PDF)
two arrows pointing left GAINS 8th Quarterly Report 2008 (PDF) two arrows pointing left Disease Surveillance Avian Influenza in Migratory Birds in Mongolia 2006 (PDF) English
Where We Work

Featured countries where GAINS and its partners are conducting mortality surveillance, avian influenza sampling, and wild bird censuses.

World Map illustrating where GAINS works

Please contact us if your organization is interested in contributing to the GAINS initiative.

ESRI
ESRI designs and develops the world's leading geographic information system (GIS) technology. 		Links 7/8/2008
DotNetNuke
DotNetNuke is an open source web application framework written in VB.NET for the ASP.NET framework. The application's content management system is extensible and customizable through the use of skins and modules, and it can be used to create, deploy, and manage intranet, extranet, and web sites. 		Links 7/8/2008
LOINC
The purpose of LOINC® is to facilitate the exchange and pooling of clinical results for clinical care, outcomes management, and research by providing a set of universal codes and names to identify laboratory and other clinical observations. 		Links 6/2/2008
Western Ecological Research Center Satellite Tracking Migratory Birds
Determining Migratory Connectivity and Routes for Distinct Populations 		Links 2/14/2008
Wetlands International Satellite Tracking Programmes of Waterbird Groups/Species in Eurasia/Pacific
Provides information as to which bird groups and species have been marked with satellite transmitters, whom to contact and where additional information is available. This information has been collated from a number of contacts and other sources. 		Links 11/1/2007
World Animal Health Information Database (WAHID) Interface
The WAHID Interface provides access to all data held within OIE's new World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS). It replaces and significantly extends the former web interface named Handistatus II System. 		Links 8/30/2007
UN Interagency Regional Framework for Southern Africa: Avian Flu Special
UN Interagency Regional Framework for Southern Africa avian flu facts and news site. 		Links 8/10/2007
PandemicFlu.gov
PandemicFlu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities. 		Links 4/5/2007
Wild Birds and Avian Influenza in Africa
Presents the latest information on avian influenza research projects in developing countries undertaken by CIRAD and collaborating partners. 		Links 3/7/2007
The Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center
The Schubot Center supports research into all aspects of disease in wild and captive birds, especially the large parrot species, a favorite of Mr. Schubot, and endangered species such as the Attwater's prairie chicken. 		Links 1/23/2007