Avian Influenza

May 27, 2008

North American Bird Flu Viruses Becoming More Adapted To Humans: Study

The Canadian Press reports the North American avian flu viruses of the H7 subtype seem to have adapted to more easily invade the human respiratory tract. http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gNcxp7Ae1ILxfVkoRKTL-RTKeCGg

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Nigeria: Birdflu Threatens N30bn Livestock Investment - Commission

AllAfrica.com reports over N30 billion investment in the livestock industry in Nigeria is under threat by avian influenza. http://allafrica.com/stories/200805270570.html

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May 23, 2008

South Korea to Increase Funding for Bird Flu Countermeasures

RedOrbit.com reports South Korea's national health promotion commission said 658.3 billion won will allocated to address general public concerns and critical issues like avian influenza and mad cow disease. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1399453/south_korea_to_increase_funding_for_bird_flu_countermeasures/

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May 22, 2008

Animals Need License to Travel -- Indonesia

The Jakarta Post reports on a joint project in Indonesia its Agriculture Ministry`s quarantine body (Barantan) and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. "People wanting to bring animals onto planes or ships should know the animals' health status and the safety standard requirements set by Barantan." http://old.thejakartapost.com/detailnational.asp?fileid=20080522.H03&irec=2

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Walking in the Steps of Bird Flu

ThePoultrySite.com -- At the end of flu season, where does the virus go? http://www.thepoultrysite.com/poultrynews/14962/walking-in-the-steps-of-bird-flu

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Avian Flu Insurance to be Offered This July

BetterFarming.com reports Insurance will be made available to Ontario, Canada's poultry producers in July to cover costs of an avian influenza outbreak. http://www.betterfarming.com/online-news/avian-flu-insurance-be-offered-july-633

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