Avian flu virus poses a ‘very low’ risk to humans but given its evolving nature there is the potential of infection, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
We often don’t take into account the work behind something or take it for granted when it is there and it works. Why does it work and how – there is a good chance it is due to research. FQN takes a look at some recent examples.
A new screening chip designed to detect diseases in poultry and
livestock could help limit supply problems and economic loss, which
have been a considerable headache for meat processors in recent
cases of disease outbreak.
The effectiveness of Hungarian food safety measures could face
renewed criticism after food safety officials yesterday confirmed a
link between outbreaks of avian influenza in both countries
domestic turkey flocks.
