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- 'Vizcaya execs ask DENR to stop bird trapping in Sante Fe (Philstar.com)
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya ? Local officials are asking the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to stop bird-trapping in a mountainous town, which hosts migratory birds yearly, to prevent the entry of the dreaded avian influenza virus.
''Elvis' bird draws searchers to Arkansas (Independent Online)
It has starred in a video, been widely recorded and graced the cover of a prestigious magazine. But to dispel any doubt the ivory-billed woodpecker - the Elvis of the bird world - is back from extinction, searchers are combing a corner of Arkansas in an intensive six-month hunt.
'No Thai bird-flu mutation: ministry (The Australian)
THAI public health authorities today rejected suggestions there was uncertainty about the latest bird flu fatality or that the virus had mutated into an easily transmissible form.
'Citing dangers, Frist says money to prepare for bird flu `better pass' (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
WASHINGTON Failure by Congress to immediately approve the president's request for $7.1 billion in emergency funds would hamper efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak of bird flu, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said today. "It had better pass'' before Congress adjourns for the year, said Frist, R-Tenn. "We need to be prepared. I'm very hopeful that we will invest $7.1 billion to look at
'Thai PM urges public caution after latest bird flu death (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra urged the nation to step up precautions against bird flu, two days after a five-year-old boy died of the disease.
'New case of potentially deadly bird flu in Romania (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A turkey found dead in eastern Romania three weeks ago has tested positive for the "highly pathogenic" H5N1 bird flu virus, an official of the country's animal health institute said.
'Top Bush aides test bird flu preparedness (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Warning an outbreak may be inevitable, the White House on Saturday conducted a test of its readiness for a feared bird flu pandemic and said federal agencies fared "quite well" without offering any details.
'Bird count nears (The Times Argus)
It is time to mark your calendar if you plan on participating in Rutland County Audubon's 32nd Annual Christmas Bird Count. This year, the bird count will be held on Dec. 31.
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