Scientists Able to Isolate Bird Flu Antibody
May 30th, 2007Antibodies that could protect against bird flu in humans have been isolated by an international team of scientists. It’s hoped human trials of the bird flu antibody could begin soon.
Save a Helpless Bull from Slaughter
May 15th, 2007The campaign to save Shambo, a bull in a Hindu temple in Wales that has tested positive for tuberculosis, has reached cyberspace - monks at the temple have set up a webcam called MooTube so that supporters can keep an eye on it.
Pet’s Health Care in Spring and Tips for Common Seasonal Treatments
April 12th, 2007Yearly vaccinations, parasite dangers and seasonal allergies, the spring season delivers a host of pet health concerns, marked by routine veterinary visits and seasonal treatments.
Bird Flue Situation of UK is Directly Linked to Hungary ?
February 13th, 2007VETS were today awaiting the results of tests on meat transported from the UK to Hungary after the British bird flu outbreak.
Deadly Bird Flu Reappears In Pakistan
February 7th, 2007A fresh outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, a year after thousands of chickens were culled to contain the disease, news reports said Wednesday.
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Detected In Britain
February 7th, 2007Britain confirmed its first outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu in a domestic flock on Saturday, saying the virus has been detected on a farm owned by Europe’s largest turkey producer where 2,500 turkeys died.
Pet Boxer Dog Brutally Killed and Disfigured
February 6th, 2007A woman has said the killing of her family’s pet boxer dog has been “absolutely heartbreaking”.
Dog Buried Alive in Neighbor’s Backyard
January 19th, 2007Whimpers a man heard while doing yard work turned out to be a dog buried alive in a neighbor’s backyard. Robbie Wilson said he peeked over his fence and saw the dog’s nose poking out of the ground Sunday, a day after he first heard the cries for help. It was not known how long the dog was buried.
Hong Kong Confirmed Deadly Bird Flu Virus Again in a Dead Bird
January 19th, 2007TESTS have confirmed that a dead bird discovered last week in Hong Kong was carrying the deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus, the city’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced today.
New Air Purifier Launched by British Scientists to Kill H5N1 Bird Flu Virus
January 17th, 2007British scientists have developed an air purifier that kills colds and flu germs, including H5N1 bird flu, as well as MRSA and Anthrax.
