UK puts in place restrictions for all bird keepers as avian flu cases rise

UK puts in place restrictions for all bird keepers as avian flu cases rise
October 17, 2022, 7:30 pm

Avian influenza refers to disease in birds caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses - Pic. Pixabay

The Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales on Monday (Oct 17) declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Britain due to an increase in the detections of bird flu in wild birds and on commercial premises, the government said.

The government said, from midday on Monday (Oct 17) it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures, including keeping free range birds within fenced areas.

Other measures include keepers with more than 500 birds will need to restrict access for non-essential people on their sites, changing clothing and footwear before entering bird enclosures and cleaning and disinfecting site vehicles regularly.

UK reports human case of avian flu after being in contact with infected birds

The government said, Britain has faced its largest ever outbreak of avian flu with 190 confirmed cases since late October 2021, with over 30 of these confirmed since the beginning of the month.

Avian Influenza known informally as avian flu or bird flu, is flue is a variety of influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.

Bird flu is similar to swine flu, dog flu, horse flu and human flu as an illness caused by strains of influenza viruses that have adapted to a specific host.

levantnews-alarabiya

France faces massive national strike on Tuesday France to pay €20 million fine for failing to tackle air pollution