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Bird Flu Outbreaks Reported Around China

(TheEpochTimes) Outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza, better known as bird flu, have occurred across China this year. Information on bird flu’s spread in China was made public in January in a Hong Kong health report to the World Health Organization (WHO), saying that China was one of the 15 affected countries in the world with  Read More »

Anthrax outbreak kills 100 animals in Turkana

(Standard Digital) About 100 livestock have died following an outbreak of anthrax in Kibish Division, Turkana North District. District Veterinary Officer Lucas Kemboi said the disease was first reported in Natomeri village before spreading to Korimunyang and Koesa locations. The official said the disease, which was reported early this month, killed 40 animals in the  Read More »

Veterinary expert questions panel’s findings

(The Business Recorder) A veterinary expert and another member of the same team objected to the findings of the medical team constituted under the directive of Sindh High Court. The team, led by a Dow Medical University expert, submitted its report, alleging anthrax infection in the imported sheep without actually testing for the fatal disease.  Read More »

Manhattan’s NBAF may be moving ahead soon

(The Wichita Eagle) The stalled plan for the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Kansas may be regaining traction in Washington. “I am encouraged with what we are hearing,” Gov. Sam Brownback said Thursday. “Kansas stands ready to partner with the Department of Homeland Security to move this important national security priority forward.” Congress earmarked  Read More »

Flora and fauna part of discussion of Plum Island’s future

(The Day) Friday afternoon, the ferry from Plum Island brought its cargo of scientists and other workers back to the mainland after another day at the federal animal disease lab there, continuing a six-decade commuting routine now facing an uncertain future as debate about possible sale of the island heats up. Among the passengers on  Read More »

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