Staff member prepares a sample for testing at Mahidol University's BSL3 lab. 

A Mahidol University staff member briefs a group of conference participants on the procedures at Mahidol University's BSL3 lab. 

A PCR machine (polymerase chain reaction machine or thermal cycler) at Mahidol University's BSL3 lab. 

The entrance to BSL3 lab at Mahidol University. 

A researcher at Mahidol University demonstrating lab workflow in the necropsy unit. 

A university staff member demonstrates the use of the PCR machine (polymerase chain reaction machine or thermal cycler) in the lab. 

Conference participants observe staff at work in the necropsy unit at Mahidol University. 

Kridsada Chaichoune of the Mahidol University shows the results of a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction machine or thermal cycler) to conference participants. 

A bird is dissected in the necropsy unit at Mahidol University. 

Jarunee Siengsanan, of the Mahidol University, explains the process of signing in samples for testing that will later be examined in the labs. 

Ruangrat Buddhirongawatr of the Mahidol University shows conference participants the kit that is used to take samples from birds, including swabbing materials and syringes for blood samples. 

A blood sample is taken from a bird. 

A sample is taken from inside the bird's mouth with a cotton swab. 

Conference participants look on and take photos as the blood sample is drawn from a bird. 

A worker from the Bueng Boraphet Wetlands loads the charge and prepares the net to be fired. 

A worker wearing protective gear in preparation to handle the birds. 

A bird is taken from the cage and handled carefully as it is prepared for examination. 

Dr Parntep Raanakorn, Head of the Monitoring and Surveillance Center for Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife and Exotic Animals (MoZWE), welcomes conference participants to the Center and to the Veterinary 

Staff demonstrating protective gear to meeting participants. 

Dr Scott Newman, of FAO Headquarters, briefs the conference participants on the sampling procedure that they just witnessed.