The latest deaths indicate that H5N1 is a particularly virulent pathogen, as we have seen in cases in other countries.

It's not a surprise. It shows that China like other countries that have bird flu in poultry can have human cases.

The important thing is how the authorities handle the outbreak, how swiftly it is addressed and how quickly birds are culled. China in that practice has plenty of experience, so we are confident from the animal point of view the outbreaks are tackled as quickly as they can be.

I've seen too much blood. I've seen too many deaths from off-highway vehicles. How many more deaths is it going to take before the provincial government realizes they're making a wrong mistake?

In the early sixties, we were strong, we were virulent...

In most cases, geese aren't terribly aggressive. They are most aggressive when they are defending their nest.