14 February 2006, Rome - The Food and Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO) held a press conference today at its Rome headquarters to update the media on the current bird flu situation. Speakers included: Mr Samuel Jutzi, Director, FAO Animal Health and Production Division; Mr Nick Parsons, Director, FAO Information Division; Mr Juan Lubroth, FAO Senior Officer, Infectious Diseases/EMPRES; and Dr. Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer of Italy.