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"The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted
more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA.
This recent outbreak has resulted in major economic losses, and a rise in egg
prices in the past few years. This trend can cause disruptions in poultry
supply chain and significant increases in the price of other poultry products.
A virus like avian influenza is carried by birds, but it can “jump” species and
infect livestock such as dairy or sheep or even pets like dogs and cats.
And most, if not all, human pandemic influenza viruses have had an avian origin
in the past few decades. Experts warn it is only a matter of time before we
face another pandemic threat.
The good news is, we are better prepared than ever to meet that challenge. Not
just because we have vaccines or treatments, although those are critical. But
because we have something that can change the game entirely: artificial
intelligence (AI)."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
