Bird flu – Birthplace of the next pandemic?
There WILL be another pandemic, say scientists. Where, when and how is yet to be seen but bird flu is a serious candidate. Go vegan – for you, the planet and the animals.
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There WILL be another pandemic, say scientists. Where, when and how is yet to be seen but bird flu is a serious candidate. Go vegan – for you, the planet and the animals.
This made the headlines in The Telegraph recently, which means that the Government has committed to phase out the breeding of fast-growing chickens for meat, otherwise known as broilers.
The highly contagious bird flu virus strain H5N8 has infected seven workers in Russia proving that factory farming is a ticking time bomb for future pandemics.
Vegan groups unite to provide 2,000 meals to those in need in Bristol. Action supported by Bristol MPs and renowned local musician, Robert del Naja.
Poultry farmers in the UK are now facing strict lockdown measures to try and control the spread of avian influenza. Those not complying face up to three months in prison or unlimited fines.
Last week the government increased the risk of bird flu hitting the UK from low to medium. This week it has arrived – not just in one, but in two UK locations.
Animal advocate, comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has joined dozens of other celebrities and experts by adding his voice to our campaign to end factory farming.
A new strain of flu with the potential to become the next global pandemic has been identified in pigs in China
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