Concerns About Bird Flu
May 15, 2009 - Posted in Vietnam Vacation
Asia is one of the most affected areas when it comes to the influenza A H5N1, or bird flu. Countries like China, Korea, India or Vietnam had to face the bird flu pandemics. In the year when all Asia was thinking about the tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean another disaster occurred. Two children died in Vietnam because of the virus causing bird flu. This problem occurred in 2005 could lead to even more damage than the disastrous tsunami so a special attention was given to it.
We can also mention the flu pandemic in 1918 that killed more than 20 million people all over the world. Remembering about it the specialists began to worry about another pandemic.
The occurrence in humans of this type of virus that is mostly common among birds gave the specialists a sign that viruses are beginning to change or even mutating. This meant a threat for the whole population.
H5N1 is a virus that usually affects birds. It occurs is wild birds that are not affected. These birds spread the virus among the domestic birds which are in danger. The virus affects their internal organs and may lead to death in most of the cases.
More important is that H5N1 is getting more and more common among birds. The favorite area is Asia. The virus spreads quickly and it is being shed in the birds’ saliva, nasal secretions or faeces. At least 9 birds out of 10 die after developing this virus.
H5N1 is the virus that realized the crossing of the species barrier. In 1997 it was registered the first case of bird flu virus passed to a human. This took place during the outbreak of avian influenza among poultry in Hong Kong. Because of this virus six people died.
Some specialists believe that new flu pandemics will occur in the same regions as before. The believed cause is that people live close to their animals that can be carrying the virus. As an example we might say that a domestic duck may carry H5N1 without symptoms and only after a period to release it.
In the last years the health organizations got to the conclusion that more than 150 people died because of bird flu. The reported cases of infected people are higher, up to 264 cases.
A greater problem is the conclusion of a study that says that besides birds, mice and cats may become infected too. This proves that the virus mutates and may, anytime lead to a human H5N1 pandemic.
So, if you want to find out more about bird flu treatment or even about bird flu info please click this link http://www.bird-flu-info-center.com/
Groshan Fabiola
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9 Responses to “Concerns About Bird Flu”
Would you have concerns about buying a bird from a bird show?
Are the prices reasonable?
By RN on May 15, 2009
The prices for birds at bird shows are very reasonable (certainly more reasonable than pet store prices). Just make sure you get a bird that is weaned.
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By Pie O My on May 15, 2009
If you don't know much about birds try to find someone you trust that is experienced to go with you. You might try contacting your local bird club and seeing if they can hook you up with someone.
I've bought (and sold) many birds at bird marts. You can get some great deals if you know what to watch out for.
As with anything, prices vary from vendor to vendor. Do some research on what the birds you are interested in cost on average.
If you have no experience with handfeeding don't buy an unweaned baby. Weaning can be tough and some breeders sell unweaned babies for low prices but if you don't know what you are doing you could easily kill the bird.
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15 years of raising birds
By Shalvia on May 15, 2009
There are a lot of unscrupulous traders at fairs, but if you know what you are doing you should be ok. I did once buy a hen from a fair and she was one of the best I've ever had. If the birds look at all under the weather then DON'T BUY!
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My own and other's experience.
By helena.gardner on May 15, 2009
I would be very careful.
Quarantine them for a very, very, long time.
I bought some birds from a bird show and they introduced something nasty that has wiped out about half my flock.
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By poweranni on May 15, 2009
I agree with poweranni; you have to be very careful at bird shows. Even if you just go to look, you could bring something home to your birds and infect them.I personally wouldn't want to take the chance.
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By Bird lady on May 15, 2009
Hello RN, RN ER here. The best advice is to ask a lot of questions, look at the overall health and behaviour of the bird. Just use your nursing skills that you use everyday. You know how to size people up. Trust your good judgment. The prices will vary depending if the bird was hand fed (more expensive) because they are already tamed and not trained or tamed which is less expensive. it would be best to know what you want so that you don't get overwhelmed with choices and make an impulse buy. Have a great day everyday and don't work too hard. It's a jungle out there these days.
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By firestarter on May 15, 2009
I would buy, the choices and prices are telling you what the seller thinks of the birds. You are probably buying birds that are fine for you and me but are considered second rate by the sellers. Generally they have or are looking for the perfect breading stalk. They may belong to a bird club and trade birds among themselves.
It is more reasonable to think are the prices reasonable to you. Raising birds for money is hard to do. I have sold many birds and don't break even. I am more interested in the home the bird will live and the care it will receive.
If you have some time, ask around to find the bird club in your area. Generally they will sell from their home and let you walk around to see the birds you are buying, to make your choice. Some bird breeders will give you a bird on the spot, others will tell you to come back the next day. Every one has a preference on when they will catch your choice of birds.
The birds that you see at a show have been traveling and the area that they are now in is strange to them. Ask the breeder what the bird would be like before the traveling and ofter a setteling in time if you took one home. Find out what they generally feed their birds too. Seed and water to a bird is much the same as bread and water for us.
Ask around, do you want singers or hook bill birds. Do you want them hand tamed or some what wild? Hand tammed birds generally do not make very good breeding birds. They consider you their mate. Good luck, have fun.
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By bird buddy on May 15, 2009
I would have concerns about buying from a bird show. In my opinion, no respectable breeder would sell their birds there. Even if their birds are disease free and healthy, they have no control over all the vendors there. If even one bird in the place has a disease, all the birds have now been exposed. Reputable breeders know this and will not expose their aviary to that, and we should not expose our pets to that.
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By Wondering on May 15, 2009