Bird Flu :: CLA response to Avian Flu virus on a turkey farm in Suffolk
Following a confirmed outbreak of H5N1 avian flu virus on a turkey farm near Lowestoft in Suffolk, various restrictions have been put in place.
Bird flu
Avian influenza — known informally as avian flu or bird flu — refers to “influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.” Most human contractions of the avian flu are a result of either handling dead infected birds or from contact with infected fluids.
Bird Flu :: Bird flu virus claims another woman
A 20 yrs. old Indonesian woman died from the avian influenza virus – H5N1 bird flu virus, in west Java on saturday night after undergoing a two-day treatment for bird flu symptoms.
Bird Flu :: Indonesia bird flu 64th died
A 20 yrs. old Indonesian woman died from the avian influenza virus – H5N1 bird flu virus, in west Java on saturday night after undergoing a two-day treatment for bird flu symptoms.
Bird Flu :: Bio-security lapse at Suffolk bird flu outbreak
UK Environment Secretary David Miliband says that there was a lapse in bio-security at Suffolk poultry farm of Bernard Matthews company in England.
Bird Flu :: Two birds tested for H5 virus in Hong Kong
Preliminary testing of two silver-eared mesias found dead in Mong Kok has indicated a suspected case of H5 avian flu, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department says.
Bird Flu :: Poultry sales not affected
Poultry sales not affected in Britain, despite the news that H5N1 virus may be in human food chain, reported by BBC.
Bird Flu :: UK Avian influenza outbreak update
The UK Government is developing its investigation into what might have caused the outbreak of avian influenza in the Suffolk poultry farm, following preliminary scientific tests showing the viruses in Suffolk and recent outbreaks in Hungary may well be identical.
Bird Flu :: No Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in Canada
Canada’s second annual Wild Bird Survey for Avian Influenza (AI) has concluded with more than 12,000 birds tested and no findings of highly pathogenic strains of AI, including the Asian strain of H5N1.
Bird Flu :: Turkey bird flu update – 4 children in hospital
Turkey’s farm ministry confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in the southeast of the country. Four children suffering from bird flu like symptoms are under observation in hospitals.
Bird Flu :: Poultry trade responsible for spread of avian bird flu
Avian influenza, last season transmitted by migrating wild birds, is now being spread through the poultry trade, the top United Nations expert on the issue said today, warning that despite some successful efforts of States to contain the virus, no one can afford to be complacent as it could potentially mutate into a human pandemic.