A bird flu outbreak in the west of Mexico that had triggered the slaughter of 22 million hens since June is now under control, Mexican President declared Wednesday.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
The outbreak caused egg prices to soar in Mexico, a big problem in the world's biggest consumer of eggs per capita.
Mexico authorized imports in a bid to make up for the shortage, bringing in 14,000 tonnes of eggs from abroad, mostly from the United States.
A Bird's Eye View of The Bird Flu Scare
It might not be the plague yet, but the bird or avian flu scare has acquired this nasty habit of sending a shiver down the spine.
It might not be the plague yet, but the bird or avian flu scare has acquired this nasty habit of sending a shiver down the spine.
8 Million Chickens Slaughtered Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Mexico destroys 8 million chicken amid bird flu outbreak, say sources.
Mexico destroys 8 million chicken amid bird flu outbreak, say sources.
Mexico Kills 2.5 Million Birds in Poultry Farms to Contain Bird Flu Outbreak
In an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak, Mexican officials have slain 2.5 million birds at poultry farms in western Mexico over the past three weeks, the agriculture ministry said.
In an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak, Mexican officials have slain 2.5 million birds at poultry farms in western Mexico over the past three weeks, the agriculture ministry said.
