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Recent genetic studies show that the deadly 1918 "Spanish flu," which circled the globe and killed an estimated 20 to 40 million people, developed in birds and was similar to the current strains of bird flu. Both viruses jumped directly from
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No. In both caged and cage-free production, hens are kept indoors. Only birds kept outside are at higher risk of spreading avian flu.
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Infected birds shed flu virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. Susceptible birds become infected when they come in contact with these secretions. Current cases of avian flu infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected
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Either there's a re-assortment event, where the human virus re-assorts with the avian virus: they exchange gene fragments, and you get a new virus with the virulence of the chicken flu, and the transmissibility of the human flu. Or, through a
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No. Avian flu cannot be contracted by eating cooked poultry.[4] Can I get avian flu from eating cooked eggs? No. Avian flu cannot be contracted from eating cooked eggs.[5] Am I at risk when I prepare poultry or eggs? No. Avian flu cannot be
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The preferred method of disposal for animal mortality in small backyard farming operations is by composting. Guidelines (ECY Site) have been developed by the WA Department of Ecology to help the small farmer comply with the animal disposal laws.
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There's no difference. Avian influenza, or avian flu, is also commonly called bird flu. You might hear it referred to this way in media reports or casual conversation. "Avian" comes from the Latin word avis, meaning bird.
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The answer lies in a detailed understanding of the genetics of the particular deadly strain and how it affects humans. Not all the details are known but the type of hemagglutinin (HA) is important. The avian influenza hemagglutinin (H5) binds to a
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Rather, researchers suggest that the government track other birds that also migrate along the coastal regions of North America.
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Avian influenza, or “bird flu”, is a contagious disease affecting animals. Caused by influenza A viruses, it concerns mostly birds and, less often, pigs and other animals. Avian influenza viruses may be transmitted to humans – even if it is
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