The media is clucking with Chicken Little pronouncements from the CDC. The latest threat to planet Earth is Avian Influenza (bird flu to nonscientists), able to spread from chickens to cow to humans, and leap tall buildings in a single bound! Chicken problems have a long history, as discussed in the following from the BBC, Chicken Miners.
For a scientific analysis of the problem, please watch Doug Zonker’s presentation of his research paper, “Chicken Chicken Chicken,” available for download here. I strongly recommend having the paper available for reference as you watch his presentation. It may seem a little dry, but stick with it to the end. Hat-tip to Podcast of the Lotus Eaters for highlighting Zonker’s work.
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Perhaps the sky is falling....