Bird flu
What is bird flu? Captive birds in Co Derry reserve test positive
A control zone has been set up around the site in Magherafelt
Captive birds in nature reserve test positive for avian flu as three kilometre control zone thrown up
Small number of birds tested positive near Magherafelt, leading to cull of others and closure of reserve
Bird flu ‘covid of poultry industry’ MPs hear, as farmers told to stay vigilant
Farming minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons it was rare for the disease to infect humans.
Person contracts bird flu on West Midlands farm
The case is only one of seven seen in the UK since 2021 and the risk to the wider public is ‘low’, officials said.
Bird flu restrictions to cover England and Scotland as number of cases rise
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said they are not currently expecting overall egg supplies to be affected.
Emergency measures after birds test positive for avian flu
Prevention zone ordered from noon on Saturday
Scotland’s chief vet officer confirms bird flu outbreak in Angus
The announcement was made on the Scottish Government’s website on Friday evening.
Bird flu vaccine deal agreed to bolster pandemic preparedness
The UK Health Security Agency stressed there is no evidence at this stage to suggest the A(H5N1) virus will start spreading among humans.
Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm
The outbreak in Yorkshire is the first case of the H5N5 strain in non-wild birds in England.
Rangers gear up for first full count of Farne Islands’ puffins in five years
Rangers said they are hopeful the islands are clear of bird flu but warn that 2024 still looks likely to be a challenging year for other seabirds.