Avian Influenza : Agricultural Issues.

Reviews status of avian influenza outbreaks in the U.S. and other parts of the world, characterizes different forms and strains of the virus, and describes ways the virus is transmitted and controlled. Discusses possible economic effects of an avian influenza outbreak on U.S. economy, and summarizes...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Reviews status of avian influenza outbreaks in the U.S. and other parts of the world, characterizes different forms and strains of the virus, and describes ways the virus is transmitted and controlled. Discusses possible economic effects of an avian influenza outbreak on U.S. economy, and summarizes Federal appropriations authorized to control avian influenza in poultry.
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