Getting to grips with avian influenza

If one looks at the overview of the world organization for animal health (OIE) concerning outbreaks of avian influenza, one could get immediately depressed. And to be frank, we do. A recent survey by the British Poultry Council showed that more than 15% of the responders have a negative future outlook for their existence. This negativity is directly linked to two outbreaks of H5N8 which Great Britain encountered last winter. As a similar survey, done before the outbreaks, showed no doomsday sign