In February, bird flu could reach Russia

04 February 2009, 15:50

In Rosselkhoznadzor admit the likelihood that as early as February in southern Russia may be recorded outbreak of avian influenza. Also continues to spread the virus of African swine fever.
According to deputy head Россельхознадзора, Chief State vetinspektor Russia Nikolai Vlasov, "the south of Russia - it is the only country where winter migratory birds, so there is not precluded by the outbreak of the disease."

But he noted that, except for southern regions, it is a manifestation of bird flu in the Far East, which recently entered mutant H5N1 virus from China. "This rekombinat of the two viruses. This virus is protean, its properties may be enhanced or impaired. But we must be prepared for the worst", - stressed the Deputy Россельхознадзора.
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