Avian Influenza

June 02, 2008

USDA Awards $5 Million For Avian Influenza Research And Extension

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2008 -USDA announced today its continuing commitment to avian influenza research by renewing the Avian Influenza Coordinated Agricultural Project (AICAP) with another $5 million for three years to the University of Maryland-College Park to study the prevention and control of the disease. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2008/06/0142.xml

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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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