Post by altitudelou on Jul 11, 2006 22:52:53 GMT -5
Migratory birds tested in Maine for avian flu
July 10, 2006
BANGOR, Maine --Hundreds of Canada geese and other migratory birds are being captured and tested by Maine state biologists for avian flu.
The testing of Canada geese, Arctic terns, common eiders and black guillemots by state Inland Fisheries and Wildlife biologists is being done to check for early signs of the bird flu virus before it channels over to Maine's commercial bird flock.
www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2006/07/10/migratory_birds_tested_in_maine_for_avian_flu/
July 10, 2006
BANGOR, Maine --Hundreds of Canada geese and other migratory birds are being captured and tested by Maine state biologists for avian flu.
The testing of Canada geese, Arctic terns, common eiders and black guillemots by state Inland Fisheries and Wildlife biologists is being done to check for early signs of the bird flu virus before it channels over to Maine's commercial bird flock.
www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2006/07/10/migratory_birds_tested_in_maine_for_avian_flu/