Bird Flu Reaches Italy (1 Viewer)

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SAFM

Well-known member

• Feb 11, 2006

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Bird Flu Reaches Italy and Greece

Hi guys,
just found this on the bbc news website

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4704046.stm


What do you think?


Scott

 

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brianfm

Botanical Birder

• Feb 11, 2006

• #2

SAFM said:

Hi guys,
just found this on the bbc news website

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4704046.stm


What do you think


Scott

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:hi: Hi Scott

I think the question we need to consider is where did they get it from? From my reading of reliable information it would seem that the wild birds are very likely to initially be affected by the fowl kept in awfull conditions by man.
The whole situation continues to be very worrying, however, and I dread to think what will happen if this gets a stong hold in the African continent, (where it now is reported)where I think they will struggle to control it because of lack of resources.

I understand that there are well over 100 types of bird flu. This H5N1 is especially nasty.

Take care

 

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Cathy H

Cathy H

• Feb 11, 2006

• #3

Hi Scott,

It's dreadful news.

Unfortunately, regardless of how the wild swans were infected (apparently they are thought to have migrated from Russia) all that will be remembered is that they are wild birds, with bad results I fear.

The time to 'batten down the hatches' with our tin helmets on will come eventually I suppose. It seems that folk are even now buying up supplies of Tamiflu vaccine, when it won't do much to ward against an as yet unknown virus. (Sigh)

Let's hope for a more positive sign soon.

 

Sue Wright

Well-known member

• Feb 12, 2006

• #4

Hi Scott,

Doesn't it all seem so very sad, hardly bears thinking of what things 'could' be like if they can't somehow get this all under control. As Brian says though, if it gets a stronghold in Africa the effects could be so terribly devastating. We have to really make the most of things as they are now, enjoying every minute of them all whilst we can. All best wishes,

Sue

 

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lvn600

Well-known member

• Feb 12, 2006

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Has anyone read about the vaccine given to chickens that prevented them from dying of the bird flu? They feel it may be effective for humans too.

 

brianfm

Botanical Birder

• Feb 12, 2006

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lvn600 said:

Has anyone read about the vaccine given to chickens that prevented them from dying of the bird flu? They feel it may be effective for humans too.

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Have you got any more info on that Ivn600? I wrongly assumed that there was no vaccine to help fowl.

Cheers

 

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lvn600

Well-known member

• Feb 12, 2006

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brianfm said:

Have you got any more info on that Ivn600? I wrongly assumed that there was no vaccine to help fowl.

Cheers

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Not specifically but if you search- bird flu vaccine Pittsburgh -in google news some information comes up.There are varying reports about how promising it might be.

 

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Sue Wright

Well-known member

• Feb 12, 2006

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Hi lvn & Bri,

Seems as though it just 'may' give us a little more hope for now at least and any step in the (hopefully) right direction has to be good news, but trying at least is imperative!

Thanks lvn, Sue.