'Worst day' as 5,000 hens culled due to bird flu
A farmer said it was the worst day he could ever imagine as his 5,000 hens are set to be culled after an outbreak of bird flu. Jerry Saunders, from Orchard Organic Farm in Stokeinteignhead, South Devon,
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a highly secured chicken farm last February.
Scientists test animals for bird flu
At Cornell University’s Wildlife Health Lab, scientists work with New York State to test and identify cases of bird flu among animals in Central New York. USDA data shows this strain of the virus has been detected in wild birds in all 50 states.
Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
Almost 1.8 million farmed and captive birds have been culled in the past three months because of the spread of avian flu across the UK, the BBC has learned. There have been 33 outbreaks of the virus on farms and, on Wednesday, the government said bird-keepers in five more English counties would have to house flocks indoors from Sunday.
Airborne Transmission Of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu
Research shows that highly pathogenic avian influenza can be transmitted among farms by wind. Air intake systems are implicated in spreading H5N1 in the Czech Republic.
Bird flu in seals a first at National Trust site
The deaths of two seals with bird flu marks the first time the disease has been found in mammals at a National Trust site, ...
Avian flu fears prompt objection to Aberfoyle free-range egg venture
The application for the egg-laying unit at Aberfoyle Farm is being considered by planners and a recommendation is due shortly ...
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Case of avian flu has been confirmed in a swan at Linlithgow Loch
Warning signs have been placed around Linlithgow Loch, following a confirmed case of avian flu in a swan. The Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA) alerted West Lothian Council on Wednesday. And Historic ...
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UK bans bird gatherings to curb spread of avian influenza
Poultry gatherings have been banned across England, Scotland and Wales due to the high level of bird flu cases.This means ...
Birds to be culled after avian flu case detected
Bird flu was detected on a commercial poultry farm near Bodmin on 10 February. All of England is currently subject to an AIPZ ...
Bird flu: Why are outbreaks happening and should I be worried?
There is concern for poultry flocks in border counties, including Cavan and Monaghan, where most of the Irish poultry sector ...
Perky the swan dies of suspected bird flu as Merseyside placed in 'prevention zone'
Tributes have been paid to a beloved Liverpool swan who has died from suspected bird flu as the whole of Merseyside is placed ...
Devon family farm to lose all 5,000 birds after avian flu outbreak
A family-run poultry farm in Devon has been left heartbroken after announcing all 5,000 of its birds will have to be culled ...
Could bird flu outbreak affect the price of UK eggs?
Bird-flu fears have prompted the government to introduced stricter rules around poultry - but there are fears that the UK ...
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UK expands avian influenza housing measures
In response to increased reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, ...