avian influenza
12 epicentres of bird flu identified in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh
The Avian Influenza has already hit at least 10 European countries in the last few weeks
Bird flu rears up in Mysuru, cull of thousands of chicken begins
Tests confirm breakout of avian influence in districts bordering Kerala
Pet dogs could cause the next big flu outbreak in humans
Deadly new strains of virus can jump from pets to owners, researchers warn a new vaccine may be needed to fight it.
40 of Queen’s Windsor swan flock succumb to bird flu
Team of volunteers in biohazard suits collect bodies to prevent spread of disease.
Japan begins chicken cull after bird flu outbreak confirmed
Confirmation of the outbreak, which was reported earlier in the week, marked the country’s first cases of bird flu in poultry this winter.
Delhi declared free from H5N8 avian influenza
Following the move, National Zoological Park yesterday opened its gates for public three months after the scare had led to its closure.