Tuesday, May 7, 2013

China bird flu causes feather shortage for shuttlecock industry



China bird flu causes feather shortage for shuttlecock industry

Published on May 7, 2013
China bird flu causes feather shortage for shuttlecock industry

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Shuttlecock manufacturers in eastern China say their businesses are under threat as the spread of the H9N7 bird-flu virus leads to a feather shortage. Chinese authorities have killed thousands of chickens, ducks and geese in an attempt to stop the virus spreading. Factories are also worried that other countries, concerned about the virus, may ban Chinese shuttlecocks.

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