Avian flu, or rather the H5N1 strain of the disease which is moving through flocks in many European and Asian countries is a growing concern for the United States. However officials including Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, outgoing Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton and Secretary of Health and Human Services talked about a readiness plan that operates on many fronts.
If you're interested in learning more about the disease, the readiness plan or other issues related to this disease, check out the list of links below.
www.pandemicflu.govPandemicFlu.gov & AvianFlu.gov
www.usda.gov/birdfluUSDA Bird Flu Information
www.usda.gov/2006/03/0093.xmlFact Sheet: Screening For Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza In Migratory Birds
www.usda.gov/2006/03/0092.xmlFact Sheet: United States Prepares For Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza In Wild Birds
www.usda.gov/2006/03/0094.xmlWild Bird Plan: An Early Detection System for Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Migratory Birds U.S. Interagency Strategic Plan
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