China bird flu effort in question after new cases (AFP via Yahoo! News) A probe into an outbreak of bird flu at a Hong Kong chicken farm and carcasses popping up in city waters have raised questions over whether the H5N1 virus is going undetected in southern China. [News Source]

China bird flu effort in question after new cases (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) A probe into an outbreak of bird flu at a Hong Kong chicken farm and carcasses popping up in city waters have raised questions over whether the H5N1 virus is going undetected in southern China. [News Source]

Bird flu hits Darjeeling, culling begins (New Kerala) Siliguri, March 14: With a fresh outbreak of avian flu reported from West Bengal's Darjeeling district, the administration Saturday evening began three days of culling poultry. [News Source]

US to fund specialist bird flu training for Vietnam’s vets (Vietnam Net) VietNamNet Bridge - The US government will help to train 50 Vietnamese veterinarians this year to enhance the country’s ability to effectively detect, contain and respond to outbreaks of avian influenza, the US Embassy in Vietnam announced on March 13. [News Source]

Bird flu spotted in Bengal again (New Kerala) Siliguri, Mar 13 : Bird flu has hit West Bengal again as reports of its occurence were obtained at Tangrapani and Panighata mouzas in Kurseong sub-division under Darjeeling district today. [News Source]