Avian Influenza

August 3, 2011

Oral Interferon May Prevent And Control Avian Influenza Virus Infection

MedicalNewsToday.com - Avian influenza virus is a threat to the commercial chicken industry and, with its recent rapid spread across China, has also shown the ability for transmission from chickens to humans and other mammals. In an article in Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc... http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/231916.php

Posted by sball at 10:24 AM

Healthy Harry says sneezing and nasal discharge may be a sign of infectious bird disease. Check your birds daily.

@USDA_APHIS - http://bitly.com/dvJuVk

Posted by sball at 8:07 AM

August 2, 2011

USDA proposes EU additions to Newcastle Disease free list

WorldPoultry.net - APHIS also determined that the region meets requirements for being considered free of highly pathogenic avian influenza. In addition, AHIS is proposing to establish requirements governing the importation of live birds and poultry, including hatching ... http://www.worldpoultry.net/news/usda-proposes-eu-additions-to-newcastle-disease-free-list-9162.html

Posted by sball at 7:27 AM