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 stable. […]
Animal Husbandry Department cautions poultry farmers in Visakhapatnam district after bird flu outbreak in Nellore district
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 inspection […]
New camera system lets researchers see with animal eyes
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? An […]
My Favourite Bird | My Shetland
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 to […]
Self-declaration: Global animal health body OKs India’s bird flu self-declaration
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, Uttar […]
Ongoing bird flu outbreak makes Finnish authorities to cull 120,000 animals
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 flu […]
Personality test: The animal you see first will reveal your most important personality traits
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 the […]
When you save a bird or animal, you save its habitat
A leopardess in Beda, Rajasthan. PIC COURTESY/A LIFE WITH WILDLIFE As a conservationist, former director (twice) of wildlife preservation, author, and prime architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, Dr MK Ranjitsinh Jhala*s work spans over six decades. A Life with Wildlife, a compilation of his work protecting the country*s flora and fauna species, […]
NRW consultation on game bird release: advice for supporters
NRW consultation on game bird release: advice for supporters – Animal Aid Skip to content Home News NRW consultation on game bird release: advice for supporters Posted on the 25th May 2023 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a Consultation on the release of pheasants and partridges into the countryside. Although the Consultation only addresses […]
Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic
Bird flu has killed hundreds of million of birds, mammals WOAH chief says vaccinating birds could help control virus Countries have shown reluctance to adopt bird vaccination Vaccination should focus on free-range birds – WOAH chief PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – Governments should consider vaccinating birds against bird flu to avoid the virus – which […]