News Roundup

Avian Influenza

Information on avian influenza is available from a variety of sources on the World Wide Web. Check the resources linked below, and use the Web search engine of your choice to find out more.

Information Sources

U.S. Government

The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza (http://www.pandemicflu.gov/) is a one-stop source for links to all leading U.S. authorities on wildlife, agriculture and human health concerns.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The USFWS site includes links to information from state wildlife agencies.

State of Alaska

The State of Alaska has a wide range of information on avian flu and pandemic flu.

Texas Department of State Health Services

In Texas, the Department of State Health Services is responsible for human health planning and response. The department has prepared a Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/pandemic/default.asp).

Texas Animal Health Commission

The Texas Animal Health Commission is responsible for agriculture and poultry disease planning and response (http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/animal_health/diseases/ai/ai.shtml).

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TPWD News Releases

• Oct. 30, 2006 — Texas Waterfowlers Can Expect Good Hunting
  AUSTIN, Texas — With lots of ducks on the way and plenty of new water to greet them, conditions are shaping up for an above average waterfowl season in Texas, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.
  Read the news release.
• Oct. 24, 2005 — Wildlife Experts Advise Hunters About Avian Flu
  AUSTIN, Texas — State and federal wildlife experts say the chance of people in Texas encountering wild migratory birds with HPAI H5N1 avian influenza this year is remote. However, authorities are launching proactive efforts to detect the disease if it comes to North America and they’re advising hunters about game bird handling to reduce general disease risks.
  Read the news release.