Wednesday, October 19, 2005

FACTORY FARMING MAY BE ROOT CAUSE OF BIRD FLU EPIDEMIC

Migrating birds are being blamed for bird flu, yet for the past 60 years literally billions of broiler chickens & laying hens are kept in confined spaces. The only way they keep them alive is by an army of drugs, including antibiotics, in their feed. These birds have seriously compromised immune systems - yet we are surprised by the bird flu epidemic.

From the UK Press today.

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