Bird flu drugs successes in Hong Kong
( ABC )

Scientists in Hong Kong say they have used a cocktail of three drugs which appeared to raise the survival rates of mice infected with lethal doses of the bird flu virus.

USDA releases sequences of 150 avian flu viruses
( CIDRAP News )

Jun 2, 2008 (CIDRAP News) – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the release of complete genetic data for 150 avian influenza viruses in an effort to connect genetic information with the biological effects of the viruses and to improve diagnostic tests.

USDA AWARDS $5 MILLION FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
( USDA )

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2008 -USDA announced today its continuing commitment to avian influenza research by renewing the Avian Influenza Coordinated Agricultural Project (AICAP) with another $5 million for three years to the University of Maryland-College Park to study the prevention and control of the disease.