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Tag Archives: Bird flu
Bird flu presents lots of uncertainty for both animals and humans
My knowledge about bird flu was very little until I received a request to find someone who could assess the risks within a New Zealand context, including a suggestion that I might, if necessary, self-nominate. I could not identify anyone … Continue reading