[ad_1] The world is currently seeing the fastest-spreading, largest-ever outbreak of H5N1, a highly contagious, deadly strain of avian influenza. Scientists say this virus now presents an existential threat to the world’s biodiversity, with the risk to humans rising as it continues to leap the species barrier, reaching new host species. H5N1 has already […]
Sri Lanka bans animal, animal product imports from bird flu affected countries – Breaking News
[ad_1] Colombo June 23 (Daily Mirror) – Animals or animal products will not be allowed to be imported into Sri Lanka from any country where bird flu has been reported, the Animal Production and Health Department today announced. The Department’s Director General Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said that these measures have been taken to prevent the […]
Avian “bird flu” outbreak strikes dairy farms across the nation
[ad_1] The Type A H5N1 virus, commonly known as “avian flu” or “bird flu,” has spread from chicken and hen farms to dairy facilities across the nation. The latest developments have left dairy consumers wondering whether their morning glasses of milk are safe to consume–and whether humans could be infected next. Eight U.S. states have […]
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
[ad_1] A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and […]
Animal Husbandry Department cautions poultry farmers in Visakhapatnam district after bird flu outbreak in Nellore district
[ad_1] The Department of Animal Husbandry has issued a cautionary warning to the farmers of the poultry units in the district after the outbreak of bird flu in the Nellore district. Seventeen rapid response teams of the department have already started touring the district to cover the 38 poultry and two layer chicken farms for […]
New camera system lets researchers see with animal eyes
[ad_1] Open this photo in gallery: George Mason University scientists and collaborators unveil a new camera system and software package that allows both researchers and filmmakers to capture and display animal-view videos.Daniel Hanley/George Mason University What would it be like to see the world through the eyes of a bird, a dog or an insect? […]
My Favourite Bird | My Shetland
[ad_1] My absolute all-time favourite bird in Shetland is the goldcrest. Apparently, it is an autumnal visitor from Scandinavia. And, according to Wikipedia “The goldcrest is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. Its colourful golden crest feathers, as well as being called the “king of the birds” in European folklore, gives rise […]
Self-declaration: Global animal health body OKs India’s bird flu self-declaration
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a significant development that would open up new opportunities for Indian poultry in the global market, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved the country’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in specific poultry compartments (approved farms) in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, […]
Ongoing bird flu outbreak makes Finnish authorities to cull 120,000 animals
[ad_1] Finnish authorities have said that due to the ongoing outbreak of Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on 25 farms across the country they will now have to cull 120,000 animals. The bird flu epidemic began in fur farms in mid-July of this year. Yesterday, the Finnish Food Authority stated that the latest case of bird […]
Personality test: The animal you see first will reveal your most important personality traits
[ad_1] TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – Jul 18, 2023, 11:22 IST What do you see first? Optical illusions can be a fun way to assess your personality. Here is an image from a jungle, encompassing many animals. In order to learn about your most important personality traits, all you need to do is assess […]