added 2007 Sat Jun 2 11:39:16 by remixx
Last month Vietnam reported its first human case of H5N1 virus infection in a year and a half, a 30-year-old man in a province neighbouring Hanoi who became sick after helping slaughter chickens at a friend's wedding.
Last month Vietnam reported its first human case of H5N1 virus infection in a year and a half, a 30-year-old man in a province neighbouring Hanoi who became sick after helping slaughter chickens at a friend's wedding.
added 2007 Tue May 29 20:52:03 by STONERS
Four people in Britain who tested positive for a mild strain of bird flu should serve as a reminder that a virus other than the feared H5N1 strain could also provoke a flu pandemic, experts say.
Four people in Britain who tested positive for a mild strain of bird flu should serve as a reminder that a virus other than the feared H5N1 strain could also provoke a flu pandemic, experts say.
added 2007 Mon May 14 1:09:52 by TechnologyExpert
First came the bird flu. Now China's pigs are succumbing to a violent infection. Is a human disease next?
First came the bird flu. Now China's pigs are succumbing to a violent infection. Is a human disease next?
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 12:08:03 by ind06
THE ONION RADIO NEWS with Doyle Redland reporting: South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford spoke out today in favor of changing the state bird from the California wren to anything else following the ninth unprovoked wren attack this year.
THE ONION RADIO NEWS with Doyle Redland reporting: South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford spoke out today in favor of changing the state bird from the California wren to anything else following the ninth unprovoked wren attack this year.
added 2007 Tue Mar 27 8:09:31 by STONERS
Indonesia insisted Tuesday that it only will resume sharing bird flu virus samples with the World Health Organization if the body stops providing them to commercial vaccine makers.
Indonesia insisted Tuesday that it only will resume sharing bird flu virus samples with the World Health Organization if the body stops providing them to commercial vaccine makers.
added 2007 Thu Mar 22 17:10:06 by STONERS
States that rely on tourism and entertainment for much of their economy would likely be the hardest hit during a severe influenza pandemic. Nevada and Hawaii are at the top of the list, according to a report released Thursday.
States that rely on tourism and entertainment for much of their economy would likely be the hardest hit during a severe influenza pandemic. Nevada and Hawaii are at the top of the list, according to a report released Thursday.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 14:38:13 by Eagle Eye
More bird species in the USA are ranging farther north and even staying there for the winter in a possible sign of adaptation to global warming, ornithologists and conservation groups say. Some indicators come from the recent Great Backyard Bird Count, which found more swallows, orioles and other common birds in uncommon locations.
More bird species in the USA are ranging farther north and even staying there for the winter in a possible sign of adaptation to global warming, ornithologists and conservation groups say. Some indicators come from the recent Great Backyard Bird Count, which found more swallows, orioles and other common birds in uncommon locations.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 9:28:44 by Varadinum
As the peregrine falcon is one of Britain's rarest birds, the chances of the average urban pigeon recognising it might be thought slim.Particularly when it is made of fibreglass, packed with electronics, and incapable of moving, apart from turning its head and flapping its wings.
As the peregrine falcon is one of Britain's rarest birds, the chances of the average urban pigeon recognising it might be thought slim.Particularly when it is made of fibreglass, packed with electronics, and incapable of moving, apart from turning its head and flapping its wings.
added 2007 Mon Feb 26 21:03:43 by STONERS
The nation's first vaccine against bird flu is even less effective than previously thought, according to Food and Drug Administration documents released Monday.
The nation's first vaccine against bird flu is even less effective than previously thought, according to Food and Drug Administration documents released Monday.
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The United Nations health agency has reported "encouraging progress" in producing vaccine against human bird flu which, in worst case scenario, could mutate to cause pandemic with the potential of killing millions.
The United Nations health agency has reported "encouraging progress" in producing vaccine against human bird flu which, in worst case scenario, could mutate to cause pandemic with the potential of killing millions.
added 2007 Mon Feb 19 13:50:32 by Varadinum
Officials in Russia say tests have confirmed the presence of a sub-type of the H5N1 bird flu strain in poultry in two villages near Moscow. The testing of dead birds in a third area is still being carried out. "How can we not be worried," said a resident in one of the villages affected. "Of course we are worried about this case. We t
Officials in Russia say tests have confirmed the presence of a sub-type of the H5N1 bird flu strain in poultry in two villages near Moscow. The testing of dead birds in a third area is still being carried out. "How can we not be worried," said a resident in one of the villages affected. "Of course we are worried about this case. We t
added 2007 Sun Feb 18 19:56:53 by trojanhorse
Genetic tests of North American birds show what may be 15 new species including ravens and owls -- look alikes that do not interbreed and have wrongly had the same name for centuries, scientists said on Sunday.
Genetic tests of North American birds show what may be 15 new species including ravens and owls -- look alikes that do not interbreed and have wrongly had the same name for centuries, scientists said on Sunday.
added 2007 Sat Feb 10 7:44:23 by siddhu1983
South Korean quarantine officials began slaughtering hundreds of thousands of poultry after a fresh outbreak of bird flu in a province near the South Korean capital, the agriculture ministry said Saturday. The outbreak -- the sixth in South Korea in recent months -- was caused by the H5 strain of the virus, but further tests were needed to deter
South Korean quarantine officials began slaughtering hundreds of thousands of poultry after a fresh outbreak of bird flu in a province near the South Korean capital, the agriculture ministry said Saturday. The outbreak -- the sixth in South Korea in recent months -- was caused by the H5 strain of the virus, but further tests were needed to deter
added 2007 Fri Feb 9 20:01:37 by capn_caveman
The Food Standards Agency confirmed today that it was investigating the possibility that turkey meat contaminated by bird flu at a Bernard Matthews poultry farm has entered the human food chain.
The Food Standards Agency confirmed today that it was investigating the possibility that turkey meat contaminated by bird flu at a Bernard Matthews poultry farm has entered the human food chain.
added 2007 Wed Feb 7 8:58:28 by STONERS
Indonesia, the country hardest hit by bird flu, signed a preliminary deal Wednesday with U.S. drug manufacturer Baxter Healthcare Corp. to develop a human bird flu vaccine.
Indonesia, the country hardest hit by bird flu, signed a preliminary deal Wednesday with U.S. drug manufacturer Baxter Healthcare Corp. to develop a human bird flu vaccine.
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added 2007 Sun Feb 4 18:37:55 by jeremytoday
The world should expect more bird flu outbreaks in the coming months, the U.N. official coordinating the global fight against the virus warned Sunday after Britain recorded its first case of the H5N1 strain on a commercial farm.
The world should expect more bird flu outbreaks in the coming months, the U.N. official coordinating the global fight against the virus warned Sunday after Britain recorded its first case of the H5N1 strain on a commercial farm.
added 2007 Sat Feb 3 15:54:57 by Eagle Eye
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- An outbreak of bird flu on a farm run by Europe's biggest turkey manufacturer Bernard Matthews is the highly pathogenic H5N1 version of the virus which can kill humans, the European Commission said on Saturday. Government veterinary experts were called to the farm near Lowestoft in eastern England late on Thursday. P
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- An outbreak of bird flu on a farm run by Europe's biggest turkey manufacturer Bernard Matthews is the highly pathogenic H5N1 version of the virus which can kill humans, the European Commission said on Saturday. Government veterinary experts were called to the farm near Lowestoft in eastern England late on Thursday. P
added 2007 Thu Feb 1 20:18:22 by STONERS
Indonesia claimed a major victory in the fight against bird flu Thursday, saying the heart of the capital had been cleared of backyard fowl and that residents elsewhere were handing in chickens for slaughter.
Indonesia claimed a major victory in the fight against bird flu Thursday, saying the heart of the capital had been cleared of backyard fowl and that residents elsewhere were handing in chickens for slaughter.
added 2007 Thu Feb 1 8:40:05 by STONERS
Experts have called for closer study of less lethal strains of the H5N1 bird flu virus because they might be more likely candidates to spark an influenza pandemic.
Experts have called for closer study of less lethal strains of the H5N1 bird flu virus because they might be more likely candidates to spark an influenza pandemic.
added 2007 Wed Jan 31 22:26:21 by Ousama
Women from ethnic communities in the hilly northern part of Laos have, for more than a decade, been encouraged to go into poultry breeding as a way of earning a living in Southeast Asia's poorest nation.However, this initiative has come up against a daunting challenge in the shape of the deadly bird-flu virus that has flared up again in many parts
Women from ethnic communities in the hilly northern part of Laos have, for more than a decade, been encouraged to go into poultry breeding as a way of earning a living in Southeast Asia's poorest nation.However, this initiative has come up against a daunting challenge in the shape of the deadly bird-flu virus that has flared up again in many parts
added 2007 Tue Jan 23 15:50:56 by Eagle Eye
Every year, millions of migratory birds are killed when they collide with one of the thousands of communication towers scattered across the United States. As more and more cell phone, radio, and digital television towers are built, the escalating kills could soon spell disaster for many already at-risk songbirds like the Bell's Vireo, Golden-winged
Every year, millions of migratory birds are killed when they collide with one of the thousands of communication towers scattered across the United States. As more and more cell phone, radio, and digital television towers are built, the escalating kills could soon spell disaster for many already at-risk songbirds like the Bell's Vireo, Golden-winged
added 2007 Sat Jan 20 9:48:54 by STONERS
A 19-year-old Indonesian woman died of bird flu , a senior Health Ministry official said Saturday, raising the country's death toll to 62.
A 19-year-old Indonesian woman died of bird flu , a senior Health Ministry official said Saturday, raising the country's death toll to 62.
added 2007 Tue Jan 16 8:54:49 by siddhu1983
From the article: "Tests have confirmed that bird flu detected in chickens in southern Japan was the virulent H5N1 strain that has been blamed for more than 160 human deaths worldwide, the Japanese Agricultural Ministry said Tuesday. About 4,000 chickens died last week at a farm in Kiyotake town in Miyazaki state. Earlier test results Saturday only confirmed the bird flu strain was an H5 virus but not which one."
From the article: "Tests have confirmed that bird flu detected in chickens in southern Japan was the virulent H5N1 strain that has been blamed for more than 160 human deaths worldwide, the Japanese Agricultural Ministry said Tuesday. About 4,000 chickens died last week at a farm in Kiyotake town in Miyazaki state. Earlier test results Saturday only confirmed the bird flu strain was an H5 virus but not which one."
added 2007 Thu Jan 11 9:39:35 by STONERS
South Korean officials said Thursday that the bird flu virus had been transmitted to a human during a recent outbreak among poultry, but the person showed no symptoms of disease.
South Korean officials said Thursday that the bird flu virus had been transmitted to a human during a recent outbreak among poultry, but the person showed no symptoms of disease.
added 2007 Wed Jan 10 10:55:39 by ninjaboy
Bird flu is popping up after a yearlong hiatus in Vietnam and elsewhere in Asia, and experts are warning now is the time for the H5N1 virus to flourish. The big question: Just how far will it go this winter?
Bird flu is popping up after a yearlong hiatus in Vietnam and elsewhere in Asia, and experts are warning now is the time for the H5N1 virus to flourish. The big question: Just how far will it go this winter?
added 2007 Wed Jan 10 8:57:51 by ninjaboy
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports about the total number of laboratory-confirmed human cases and deaths worldwide from Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) infection.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports about the total number of laboratory-confirmed human cases and deaths worldwide from Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) infection.
added 2007 Sun Jan 7 18:09:03 by sagarbiz
A new recombinant H5N1 vaccine virus has been developed in China and is available for researchers and companies that want to develop or produce the H5N1 vaccine for human use, an official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
A new recombinant H5N1 vaccine virus has been developed in China and is available for researchers and companies that want to develop or produce the H5N1 vaccine for human use, an official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
added 2006 Wed Nov 1 20:32:01 by STONERS
This is more of an audio file with pictures than a video but it is funny. Listen to an old man tell a story about a bird he got as a gift.
This is more of an audio file with pictures than a video but it is funny. Listen to an old man tell a story about a bird he got as a gift.
