Hong Kong bans French poultry after outbreak

mkpdavies · 26-02-2006, 10:17 PM

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11582128/

Quote:

BEIJING - Hong Kong barred poultry imports from France on Sunday over bird flu fears, while authorities in eastern China scrambled to contain an outbreak of the virus that has left two people critically ill.

The European Union had urged trading partners not to over-react to the spread of H5N1 bird flu to a turkey farm in France, after Japan banned French poultry imports on Friday and threatened similar action against the Netherlands.

Yes, I remember the EU telling everone not to over react when Britain had it's Mad Cow problems. :roll:

Intbel · 08-04-2006, 07:03 AM

FAQs

Is it safe to handle raw chicken? Not if it is a vicious ****** with a sharp beak.

Should we stop feeding wild birds? See above

Will our pet cats have to be put down? Euthanasia is illegal

What do you advise small poultry-keepers to do? Much the same as the big keepers. Size doesn't matter.

What advice is there for inland waterways users? Don't go in the water if you canna swim.

Does bird flu affect seagulls? Nothing affects seagulls, whatever happens they'll still **** on your car.

Can my parrot catch bird flu? Depends ... is it a talking parrot?

Why has the movement of swine not been banned in infected areas? This is bird flu, not swine fever, eejit!

Should my family cancel their visit to the area? Yes. We don't want such stupid folks as you around here.

Should I cancel my scout camping trips? See above.

Can the virus be spread via bird faeces? Yes. Especially seagulls.

Is there any chance my toddler could catch bird flu when feeding ducks? Only if they're breast feeding.

If I find a dead swan or duck, who should I call? Undertaker.

Can the virus be passed onto other animals such as dogs and cats? If they eat birds, probably.

Could my horse be affected? You have a bird-eating horse?

What does a bird with bird flu actually look like? Sick.

Is cost an issue when deciding to vaccinate? Everything has a price.

If a human catches bird flu, what are their chances of survival? Absolute zero. No cause for alarm

I have handled an injured pigeon. Am I in danger? Don't panic.

Can people pass through the exclusion zone? Not if you are a bird

08-04-2006, 07:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Intbel Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a field near you - look for the yellow and purple tent ... Posts: 4,665	FAQs FAQs Is it safe to handle raw chicken? Not if it is a vicious **** with a sharp beak. Should we stop feeding wild birds? See above Will our pet cats have to be put down? Euthanasia is illegal What do you advise small poultry-keepers to do? Much the same as the big keepers. Size doesn't matter. What advice is there for inland waterways users? Don't go in the water if you canna swim. Does bird flu affect seagulls? Nothing affects seagulls, whatever happens they'll still on your car. Can my parrot catch bird flu? Depends ... is it a talking parrot? Why has the movement of swine not been banned in infected areas? This is bird flu, not swine fever, eejit! Should my family cancel their visit to the area? Yes. We don't want such stupid folks as you around here. Should I cancel my scout camping trips? See above. Can the virus be spread via bird faeces? Yes. Especially seagulls. Is there any chance my toddler could catch bird flu when feeding ducks? Only if they're breast feeding. If I find a dead swan or duck, who should I call? Undertaker. Can the virus be passed onto other animals such as dogs and cats? If they eat birds, probably. Could my horse be affected? You have a bird-eating horse? What does a bird with bird flu actually look like? Sick. Is cost an issue when deciding to vaccinate? Everything has a price. If a human catches bird flu, what are their chances of survival? Absolute zero. No cause for alarm I have handled an injured pigeon. Am I in danger? Don't panic. Can people pass through the exclusion zone?** Not if you are a bird

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