
Measure to keep all poultry inside to tackle bird flu comes into force
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Measures to keep all poultry and captive birds indoors in England to prevent the spread of bird flu have come into force. It comes as the UK has been facing its largest outbreak of bird flu with more than 200 cases confirmed on commercial premises, smallholdings and in pet birds since October last year. Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, from today onwards they must be housed under cover to protect them from this highly infectious disease Christine Middlemiss They are also being urged to follow other biosecurity measures mandated by the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at all times to protect their flock and prevent the risk of future outbreaks. “Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, from today onwards they must be housed under cover to protect them from this highly infectious disease.” The UK Health Security Agency continues to advise that the risk to public health from the virus is very low.
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