Particularly in the southeastern part of the Balkans, given that these flyways go down there ... It is quite probable in the future and is a major concern for us.

The virus seems to be circulating quite widely in Nigeria, which is in the same area where European migratory birds winter.

Panic is not justified. Avian influenza in Europe continues to be an animal problem confined to wild birds. As long as we can keep the poultry sector protected, there is no danger for humans.

we continue to state that this is an animal disease, an animal health problem, that we want to deal with aggressively in order to prevent a human pandemic.

If we have a disaster -- and we think it is quite probable in the next 20-25 years -- we're not prepared to deal with it,

Historically, the Balkans have been an incubator of war.