The first cases of human infection by the highly contagious h5n1 avian influenza virus in hong kong in 1997 reinvigorated influenza research. Michael greger, we explore how industrialized animal agriculture systems are a powder keg for new strains of avian influenza bird flu. Once you have read in order the great influenza barry, the monster at our door davis and bird flu. A virus of our own hatching opens not with h5n1, the modern day bird flu virus which has the potential to mutate into the deadliest pandemic that the world has ever seen, but with h1n1, the influenza virus responsible for the 1918 flu pandemic. If you actually want to create global pandemics, then build factory farms. A virus of our own hatching, is a mustread for anyone concerned about the cause and prevention of zoonotic pathogens. A virus of our own hatching by michael greger article pdf available in virology journal 41 january 2006 with 154 reads how we measure reads. Bird flu hong kong, 1997 from book bird flu, a virus of our own hatching. Factory farming conditions and antibioticresistant pathogens emerging as a result of them pose an existential threat to humans in the form of zoonotic diseases. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Greger, director of public health and animal agriculture at the humane society of the united states, discusses how human mistreatment of animals has actually backfired. A virus of our own hatching find, read and cite all the research you need on.
From ageold scourges such as smallpox and tuberculosis to emerging threats like aids and sars, our interactions with animals have always played a pivotal role as a source of human disease. Bird flu by michael greger pulls and pushes the reader along, and every virologist under the sun is thrown into the mix. Contents data are machine generated based on prepublication provided by the publisher. Greger works to update this body of research to incorporate. Jun 01, 2007 bird flu is not just a problem in asia and africa. Its a particular risk to backyard chicken flocks at times when wild birds migrate for the winter. At this critical time in the development of pandemic influenza preparedness, michael gregers book bird flu. Those of you whove seen mad city chickens will recognize him from the vignette covering bird flu in the movie.
This book paints a global picture of how the mild bird flu in poultry developed into a devastating disaster in human and details how we prepare, survive and prevent future influenza pandemics. How factory farming breeds deadly viruses and epidemics. All of a sudden, there was a flu virus that was killing. Small farms are bad enough, but factory farms, in the words of michael greger, author of bird flu. A virus of our own hatching discusses the inevitability of a serious pandemic of bird flu expected to lead to millions of deaths. A professional audience would quickly put it aside for more factually correct sources of information. A virus of our own hatching, which you can read online, is excellent and sheds light on why our lack of mercy toward farmed animals might have given rise to a virus that could create havoc in humanity if it. Playing chicken with our food supply full disclosure.
A virus of our own hatching calls factory farming a perfect storm environment for infectious diseases. Bird flu by michael greger pulls and pushes the reader along, and every virologist under. Your trillion dollar meat addiction improve health. Michael greger alludes to this in his book 2006 bird flu. A virus of our own hatching, michael greger, md, depicts the human role in the evolution of the virus into a lethal mutant strain. The last time a bird flu virus adapted to humans, it. A virus of our own hatching, michael greger describes a traditional asian fishfarming practice in which batterycaged chickens are placed directly over feeding troughs in pig pens which in turn are positioned above fish ponds. A shift away from animal agriculture and wild animal meat toward a new, plantbased food system could help create a safer, healthier, and kinder world. In this interview with leading physician and author dr. The h5n1 flu strain arising out of asia has killed about 200 people. Leading public health authorities now predict as inevitable a pandemic of influenza, triggered by bird flu and expected to lead to millions of deaths around the globe.
Bird flu hong kong, 1997 from book bird flu, a virus of. Greger, director of public health and animal agriculture at the humane society of the united states, discusses how human mistreatment of animals has actually backfired, with factory farming making. The meat we get from factory farms is a pandemic risk, too. The last time a bird flu virus adapted to humans, it triggered the flu pandemic of 1918, which. A virus of our own hatching by michael greger goodreads. Greger has also made the book, in its entirety, available for free online.
A virus of our own hatching, explores h5n1 the current strain of the virus that has generated so much concernfrom its. A virus of our own hatching, by michael gerber, md, is written for a nonprofessional audience. A book that recently caught my eye was one by michael greger titled bird flu. Why its time to produce and consume food more thoughtfully. Michael greger the author explores the underlying conditions that would create a bird flu pandemic, examines the ways in which the public can protect themselves and their families, and describes what can be done to. Avian influenza bird flu what you need to know a report.
The last time a bird flu virus adapted to humans, it triggered the flu pandemic of 1918. It is observed that every year 10 to 20 percent of the worlds population gets flu and as the viruss two surface proteins are undergoing mutations. A virus of our own hatching, explores h5n1 the current strain of the virus that has generated so much concernfrom its origins, to its transmission, to its potential lethality, to how we might work to minimize the death and. The highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai a h5n1 virus is endemic in indonesian poultry and has caused sporadic human infection in indonesia since 2005. Greger is a trailblazing physician and famed speaker on nutrition and public health. Free admission humanist hall, 390 27th street, oakland. A virus of our own hatching the h5n1 flu strain arising out of asia has killed about 200 people. Review by karen davis, phd, president of united poultry concerns as long as there is poultry, there will be pandemics.
The influenza virus has existed for millions of years as an innocuous intestinal virus of wild ducks. Before the emergence of the highly pathogenic h5n1 in china, the largest recorded outbreak of bird flu was here in the united states in the 1980s, an outbreak in pennsylvania that led to the deaths of 17 million birds. Given the continued spread of bird flu, everyone should be aware of the likely roots of this virus. Apr 30, 2007 a book that recently caught my eye was one by michael greger titled bird flu. A virus of our own hatching, are a perfect storm environment. Are you tired of hearing about the avian influenza a virus h5n1 and its potential threat to humankind. A virus of our own hatching, explores h5n1 the current strain of the virus that has generated so much concernfrom its origins, to its transmission, to its potential lethality, to how we might work to minimize the death and destruction that a pandemic might cause. A virus of our own hatching greger, you are ready to dive into the scientific literature yourself. Pdf on sep 4, 2007, andrew pekosz and others published bird flu. The pigs eat the bird droppings and then defecate into the ponds 89.
Leading public health authorities now predict as inevitable a pandemic of influenza, triggered. This book presents a comprehensive and thorough summary of the outbreak and continuing threat of h5n1 influenza and critically examines the initial political and public health public health subject category. His theories are controversial because of his outspoken bias against industrialized agriculture and. Surveillance of h5n1 viruses in live bird markets lbms during 2012 and 20 was carried out. Michael greger has written a wonderful book, bird flu a virus of our own hatching, that delivers a meticulously detailed, yet highly readable, examination of bird flu and what it means to us.
Bird flu is the latest such menace coming home to roost. The highly pathogenic avian influenza hpai ah5n1 virus is endemic in indonesian poultry and has caused sporadic human infection in indonesia since 2005. Apr 22, 2020 our entire understanding of how bad a pandemic could potentially be changed in 1997 with the emergence of the h5n1 avian influenza virus. Gerber is the director of public health and animal agriculture at the humane society of the united states. The h5n1 bird flu outbreak in 1997 originated in chinese chicken farms.
Apr 07, 2020 michael greger alludes to this in his book 2006 bird flu. Bird flu hong kong, 1997 from book bird flu, a virus. A virus of our own hatching, michael greger, md, depicts the human role in the evolution of the virus into a lethal mutant strain bird flu. Our entire understanding of how bad a pandemic could potentially be changed in 1997 with the emergence of the h5n1 avian influenza virus. This book paints a global picture of how the mild bird flu in poultry developed into a devastating disaster in human and details how we prepare. The meat we get from factory farms is a pandemic risk, too vox. Bird flu is known to be carried and spread largely by wild birds, in particular shore birds like gulls, and waterfowl such as ducks and geese. Take note of this and never try to enter your chickens for a local poultry show if there has been any indication of bird flu no matter how much the organisers might try to tell you its perfectly safe.