Warning that the H5N1 virus responsible for bird flu could still transform itself into the next human influenza pandemic, a senior United Nations specialist has stressed the need to ensure that the world can respond promptly and effectively in the case of an outbreak. Warning that the H5N1 virus responsible for bird flu could still transform itself into the next human influenza pandemic, a senior United Nations specialist has stressed the need to ensure that the world can respond promptly...

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources expressed the Sultanate's support for the second phase of the Regional Framework for the control and eradication of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Asean with the endorsement of the Asean Regional Strategy for the Progressive Control and Eradication of HPAI for 2008-2010. Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources expressed the Sultanate's support for the second phase of the Regional...

Robb expects the pork and poultry production to increase, while beef production will decrease. Chicken production is expected to remain profitable for several more months, while pork production is expected to draw red ink in the fourth quarter of 2007 and first quarter of 2008. Grimes said that fourth quarter slaughter would be about 4.7 percent higher than last year. Producers have experienced recent good success raising pigs. hog producers intend to have 2.964 million sows farrow during...

Tier schools act to contain MRSA Weather Jobs Cars Homes Apartments Classifieds Shopping Dating. By George Basler Press & Sun-Bulletin Post Comment School districts across the region are re-emphasizing the importance of hand-washing and personal hygiene to prevent the spread of MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant strain of staph infection that is being reported in schools across New York state and the nation. By George Basler Press & Sun-Bulletin Post Comment School districts across the region...

Prevention involves common sense measures such as adequate hand washing, proper disposal of animal waste, and ensuring that infected animals are diagnosed and treated. Common pet-borne fungal infections include tinea corporis/capitis (ringworm); campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis are among the most common bacterial infections associated with pet ownership. Although toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic or mild, it may cause serious congenital infection if a woman is exposed during...