Avian Influenza

July 01, 2008

Pacific Rim Prepares for New Avian Flu

UPI reports the governments of Japan, China and South Korea are making joint preparations in the event of an outbreak of a new strain of avian flu. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/06/30/Pacific_Rim_prepares_for_new_avian_flu/UPI-45491214845333/

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June 25, 2008

Scientists Create Avian Flu Vaccine with Monkey Cells

WorldPoultry.net reports using the cells of monkeys can make a vaccine against avian flu. http://www.worldpoultry.net/home/id2205-49508/scientists_create_avian_flu_vaccine_with_monkey_cells.html

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New Bird Flu Outbreak in Pakistan

Indo-Asian News Service reports Pakistan has confirmed a new outbreak of avian flu in a poultry farm. http://www.freshnews.in/new-bird-flu-outbreak-in-pakistan-3-29879

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Unsold Live Chickens To Be Culled Daily In HK To Avoid Bird Flu

Xinhua news reports the Hong Kong government announced that unsold live chickens will banned from overnight stays at retail markets when chicken sales resume on July 2. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-06/24/content_8431564.htm

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