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Chile says H1N1 flu detected in turkeys

21 August 2009 [11:57] - TODAY.AZ
Chile has detected the H1N1 flu virus in turkeys at two farms, Reuters reported quoting health authorities as saying on Thursday.
It is the first time the virus, which is known as "swine flu" and has likely infected millions of people globally, has been found in animals other than pigs.

The Chilean animal health services said in a release that the flu outbreak has been controlled at the two farms and that turkey meat and products were safe for consumption.
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