December 31, 2024

 

Bird flu confirmed at East Yorkshire, England, UK poultry farm

 
 


A case of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm near Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, UK.

 

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that all poultry at the affected site would be humanely culled to contain the outbreak.

 

In response, a 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone have been established around the premises. These measures aim to monitor and prevent further spread of the virus in the area.

 

Poultry and captive birds in specific regions of England have been required to remain indoors under government orders. The directive applies to areas including Hull, East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, which have been designated as part of an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). The measures were introduced to mitigate the risk of additional outbreaks.

 

Defra has urged bird keepers to consult an interactive map to determine if they are affected and to review the housing measure declaration outlining compliance requirements.

 

Authorities have assured the public that the risk to human health remains very low. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, continue to be safe for consumption.

 

Bird flu primarily impacts poultry and wild birds and has been known for over a century. Outbreaks typically occur during the autumn and taper off in the spring and summer. The virus spreads through bird droppings, saliva, or contaminated feed and water.

 

-      BBC News

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