Re: How is the bird flu effecting the small chicken producer

From: Jill. (news_at_REMOVETHISkintaline.co.uk)
Date: 03/26/05 

Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:47:50 -0000

Rose wrote:
> Jill,
>
> It's not a tonic, though. It's antibacterial, and antifungal. I
> have done some tests of my own and seen its effectiveness. There is
> also lots of scientific research out there to be found.

I would really be interested in seeing any references you have found - its
very interesting to learn more about alternative solutions to the problems
we all face

>
> The first time I used it there was some kind of chronic diarrhea
> going on with my birds, and it cleared up.
>
> I have also used it for antifungal purposes, and was quite amazed.

What fungal problems were they? - thinking of something completely OT to
chickens for a friend so would love to hear more

>
> This year I am considering giving them aloe vera juice (I have tons
> of them) as it seems to be rather miraculous as well. I used the gel
> on a bad peck wound on a bird after the stupid antibacterial ointment
> made it worse. Overnight, it looked 100% better! There is nothing
> like that pine tar stuff to protect the wounds when they go back out
> with their pecky friends!
>
> I am not familiar with the difference in the H5N1 strain. What is its
> difference? Simply a more virulent strain? A mutation? I have not
> been on the group for a time and am behind on these things.

I would suggest you try a google as there is humungous amounts out there --
Its a REALLY virulent strain and the one that is closest to crossing to
humans and going pandemic.
I would say its going to be very useful to any poultry keeper to get up to
stream with the differences and the facts as more and more folks are going
to hear about AI and be at you about whether your birds are safe to have
around
Make sure you know what your answer is going to be 

--
regards
Jill Bowis
Pure bred utility chickens and ducks
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>

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