‘Supermap’ of Avian Flu Yields New Info on Source and Spread (Newswise) Scientists have designed a new, interactive map of the spread of the avian flu virus (H5N1) that for the first time incorporates genetic, geographic and evolutionary information that may help predict where the next outbreak of the virus is likely to occur. [News Source]

Researchers create interactive map with Google technology to track avian flu spread (EurekAlert!) An interactive "supermap" that portrays the mutations and spread of the avian flu around the globe over time should help researchers and policy makers better understand the virus and anticipate further outbreaks, according to a new study involving University of Colorado at Boulder and Ohio State University researchers. [News Source]

‘Supermap’ of avian flu yields new info on source, spread (PhysOrg) Scientists here have designed a new, interactive map of the spread of the avian flu virus (H5N1) that for the first time incorporates genetic, geographic and evolutionary information that may help predict where the next outbreak of the virus is likely to occur. [News Source]

‘Supermap’ Of Avian Flu Yields New Info On Source And Spread (Science Daily) Scientists have designed a new, interactive map of the spread of the avian flu virus (H5N1) that for the first time incorporates genetic, geographic and evolutionary information that may help predict where the next outbreak of the virus is likely to occur. In the process, they also tested hypotheses about the nature of specific strains of the virus that appear to be heading westward and have the ... [News Source]

Kenya: Threat of Bird Flu And Livestock Diseases Cost Economy Sh5bn (AllAfrica.com) The threat of livestock diseases such as bird flu has cost the economy more than Sh5 billion. [News Source]

Nigeria: Commissioner Cautions on Bird Flu (AllAfrica.com) SOKOTO State Commissioner for Forestry and Animal Health, Dr. Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu has called for efficient meat and other poultry product inspection in the country's abattoir, slaughter houses and slabs by veterinary doctors to curtail Avian Influenza and other animal diseases in the land. [News Source]

Measures against bird flu cost Czech poultry breeders Kc1bn-press (České noviny) Prague- Measures taken last year owing to a risk of bird flu spread to the Czech Republic caused losses to the extent of Kc1bn to Czech poultry breeders, while pharmaceutical firms gained Kc1bn, the business daily Hospodarske noviny reported today. [News Source]