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 [Avian Influenza News] Avian Influenza Genome Sequences Released: WASHINGTON, May 30, 2008--The complete genetic coding sequences of 150 different avian influenza viruses were released today by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and government, industry and university collaborators.

 [Tuyen Posts] Low Pathogenic AI Suspected in Swans in US: The swans were sampled as part of the expanded avian influenza surveillance program. They were showing no signs of sickness, which suggests that this is indeed LPAI.

[AWIC] Genetic Fix for Sick Chicks: ... is leading to better vaccines and breeding techniques to protect poultry against health threats such as exotic Newcastle, avian influenza, Marek's disease, coccidiosis, and mycoplasmosis. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/ha/han32.htm.

 [Homeland Security Digital Library Weblog - On the HomeFront] Summary of the National Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI ...: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with Federal partners including the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has developed a national response plan for quickly and effectively responding should HPAI occur in the United States."

 [fansaviola page] Poultry Enews 4 december 2007: DEFRA has issued their initial epidemiological report into the avian influenza outbreak at Redgrave in North Suffolk. It reports that the disease found at Redgrave is genetically 99.8% identical to that found in a mute swan in the

[Bird Flu (Avian influenza)] Bird Flu: Avian Influenza Virus Confirmed In Maryland Ducks: Test results announced on September 1 indicated that an H5N1 avian influenza subtype was present in nine of the collected samples, but further testing was necessary to confirm pathogenicity. As previously announced, genetic testing ruled out the possibility that the samples carried the specific highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 avian influenza that is circulating overseas.

[Natures Corner] A Tragic Side Effect of the Bird Flu Pandemic Paranoia: The potential for genetic mutation associated with exchange of genetic information between strains is higher when an animal or human is simultaneously infected with two different strains of influenza. Simultaneous infections of human and bird flu in a pig may be required for the viruses to interchange their genetic information and become both highly infectious to humans and highly pathogenic.

 [COME HANG OUT AWHILE] H5N1 Virus (aka The Bird Flu, Avian Influenza): Recent publications in the scientific journals Science and Nature have documented similarities between the genetic makeups of the H5N1 strain now present in Asia and the pandemic virus of 1918. H5N1 is an avian influenza virus, .

[Medical News and Health News Blog] Mute Swans May Have Mild Bird Flu In Michigan: According to the US Department of Agriculture, the swans had been sampled as part of the expanded avian influenza surveillance program. The swans showed no signs of sickness - an indication that it is most likely a mild form of bird flu .

[For the Birds - Backyard Birding, Bird Flu, Photos, Etc.] The Latest News on the H5N1 Type A Influenza: Wild birds are considered to be the natural reservoirs for all the different subtypes, especially waterfowl and shorebirds.  These animals can survive with these subtypes and have adapted to cause little or no disease.  However, a mutation can occur and one of those subtypes can infect other species of wild and domestic birds.  This is called a gradual genetic drift.  Although this mutation allows the virus to infect other species, it rarely causes illness in this new host.  This change can also occur is a host is infected with another type A influenza at the same time.  This can cause the genetic material to mix and can result in an entirely new strain of the virus.  The combination of these mutations and rapid changes in the strain results in the production of a virus that now can cause death and severe illness.  If this is significant enough, the new virus is classified as a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus.

[www.Xabout.com] Puppy found with paws cut off: Mobile, AL (US) - Apr 6, 2007: SINGAPORE ”” US public-health officials are considering an unorthodox use of a familiar tool ”” the seasonal-flu shot ”” as a hedge against a possible pandemic outbreak of avian influenza in humans”¦ Source: online.wsj.com .

 [TASTE OF PARADISE] BIRD FLU: This fact sheet provides general information about bird flu and information about one type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1) that is infecting birds in Asia and has infected some humans. What is avian influenza (bird flu)? ...

 [My Blog] "101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian": then by default: The more plant foods you eat the less room you have for the animal foods that clog arteries with cholesterol, strain kidneys with excess protein and burden the heart with saturated fat. The American Dietetic Association acknowledges a relationship between a vegetarian diet and reduced risk of coronary-artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer.

[Arthritis diet] The Obesity-Disease Connection: BIRD FLU: Small flocks at riskThe GrandForksHerald.com reports the State of Minnesota is offering a low-interest loan program for prevention of avian influenza. The cost is minimal to protect poultry from migratory birds.

 [MBN, Monte Bubbles Network] Jaime Pressly Hosts 'VH1 Rock Honors': Tickets are required for the Book Prizes ceremony and are on sale at UCLA's Central Ticket Office (310-825-2101) and online at www.tickets.ucla.edu under "Special Events." (NOTE: Additional $3 service charge for online ticket purchases.) Tickets are $16 for a reserved seat at the awards ceremony and $63 for a package including a buffet dinner (6-7:45 p.m.) with some of the nominated authors at the UCLA Faculty Center, a prime reserved seat at the ceremony and convenient parking at Royce Hall.

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