Avian Influenza

March 20, 2008

Kashmir Thrives in Bird Flu Crises

ThePoultrySite.com reports amid the avian influenza crisis in India in Kashmir poultry dealers have posted a huge increase in sales. http://www.thepoultrysite.com/poultrynews/14432/kashmir-thrives-in-bird-flu-crises

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March 19, 2008

A Swannery Hit by Bird Flu Reopens

BBC News reports a swannery in the United Kingdom that was hit by bird flu has reopened to the public. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/7298651.stm

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India Culls Chickens to Stop Bird Flu Spreading

Reuters reports authorities in West Bengal, India started culling thousands of chickens, after a fresh outbreak in poultry this month. http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-32576520080319

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Bird Flu May Mutate to Human Form in Indonesia: FAO

Reuters reports according to the the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, the bird flu virus could mutate in Indonesia and cause a human influenza pandemic. http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL1880246820080318

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As Delaware Continues to Test for Bird Flu, Maryland Seeks Help

The BaltimoreSun.com reports Delaware officials found no new cases of avian influenza. Maryland's U.S. senators asked the agriculture secretary for federal help to prepare for a potential situation with avian influenza. http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-te.bz.birdflu12feb12,0,4556570.story

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