August 30, 2022

Bird flu outbreak confirmed at East Yorkshire poultry farm in UK

A bird flu outbreak had been confirmed at an East Yorkshire poultry farm in England, the United Kingdom.

The highly pathogenic H5N1 strain was identified by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) experts on August 28 following testing. A 3km protection zone has been placed around the commercial poultry site near Bridlington.

Avian influenza is a notifiable animal disease and all poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. There is also a 10km surveillance zone around the area.

- BBC