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I think in order to keep current on this important subject, we need to have a separate thread ... so here it is!

Pleae add any links to updated information from official sources. Please DO NOT add links to any tabloid-type information! We want facts, not slanted or sensationalized information.

Thanks, everyone!

Abby

A Canadian link for information on this subject is:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/avflu/avflue.shtml

The page following answers these questions:

What is avian influenza?
What are the signs of disease?
How is the disease transmitted to birds?
Is avian influenza transmissible to humans?
Does avian influenza occur in Canada?
What is the CFIA’s [Canadian Food Inspection Agency] role in controlling and preventing this disease from entering Canada?
What can travellers do to avoid bringing the disease into the country?
What can livestock producers do to prevent infection on their farm?
There are reports of H5N1 infections in domestic cats. Is it possible for household pets to contract avian flu?
How to get more information?

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/avflu/avflufse.shtml

Here is a page with many links in it to information from the Centers for Disease Control and the US Department of Agriculture.

This page also has a history of avian influenza, so do check the dates of the articles. Some are from earlier years.

Too emailed me with this story about the parrot that died in British quarantine recently. The article, found at:

states that the tests show that the cause of death was the most deadly H5N1 form of the virus.

Here is a most excellent site on Avian flu from CDC. di

Thank you Di that is a worthwhile read........

National Geographic has most of this months magazine with information on Bird Flu.. and if the map stats predicted ever come to pass.....we in Florida are wiped out......... Too2

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