Bird-Flu Outbreak - UPDATE

June 3rd 2008 06:19 pm

According to Fox News, a bird-flu outbreak has occurred in Northwest Arkansas, affecting 15,000 hens at a Tyson plant. Word is that the flu will not affect humans, but it did affect Tyson’s stock price before closing today. In the interest of sharing accurate information, I have an e-mail in to the Arkansas State Veterinarian for verification of all the facts and any potential threat to humans. I will update as further information becomes available. Please check back.

UPDATE: I heard from our state veterinarian who assures me that there is no concern for human health.

Posted by Richard Hughes IV under Public Health |

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