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Avian flu in Scotland confirmed as highly pathogenic

Disease control zones can be checked via APHA’s interactive map. Measures have been put in place to prevent the spread...

Following this confirmation, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the UK. Restrictions have been placed around...

The AIPZ applies to all bird keepers, including keepers of backyard chickens, ducks and geese. All bird keepers are now...

Experts believe the novel approach could be an effective way to model disease spread. Researchers trace outbreak in East Cumbria...

"This is further evidence of the need for all keepers of poultry and captive birds to ensure they have the...

The UK’s chief veterinary officers are calling on poultry keepers to implement biosecurity measures now to reduce the spread of...

"If I have a theme for my year it is all about teamwork – an essential part of all of...

The NPA believes that some 6,000 pigs have been culled so far on farms owing to a lack of space. Government...

As winter approaches, the risk of migratory wild birds infecting domestic poultry increases. “We encourage keepers across the UK to...

Dr Neil Hudson has written to the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Defra Secretary. “I know first-hand how distressing this...