Avian Influenza

April 29, 2008

Japan Confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Strain in Swans

Reuters reports that Japan confirmed four swans found were infected with the H5N1 strain of bird flu. http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUST13632

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Bird Flu Knocking at Norway's Door

Aftenposten.no reports that approximately 2,000 chickens and ducks had to be slaughtered in Denmark a test uncovered a strain of bird influenza. http://www.aftenposten.no/english/article2397576.ece

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Dominican Authorities Still Await Bird-Flu-Free Certification

DominicanToday.com reports the Dominican Republic is waiting to be certified as a nation free of the bird flu virus, which would allow it to resume exporting chickens and eggs. http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2008/4/29/27809/Dominican-authorities-still-await-bird-flu-free-certification

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