UK Avian Flu News: The UK government has taken a big step on Monday (31 October) to prevent avian flu. The British government said all poultry and birds in England would be legally required to be kept indoors from 7 November as part of measures to combat the country’s largest outbreak of avian flu to date. The government said birders will have to follow stringent biosecurity measures, including disinfecting clothing, shoes, equipment and vehicles, and keeping mortality records.
The order is already in place in the hot spot areas of Suffolk, Norfolk and parts of Essex, following an increase in bird flu cases in wild birds. UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemis said that we are facing the biggest outbreak of bird flu this year. There is a rapid increase in the number of cases of avian flu across England.
Order issued to keep birds inside
He said the risk of exposure of birds to the disease has reached a point where all birds are now required to be kept inside until further notice. Chief Veterinary Officers are now encouraging all birders across England to consult their own personal veterinarian to take appropriate steps. At the same time, the UK’s Health Protection Agency said that the risk to people’s health from the virus is very low. The agency said that properly cooked poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.
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Avian flu cases increase in UK
During the past year, the United Kingdom has suffered its largest ever outbreak of avian influenza. In which more than 200 cases have been confirmed since October 2021. The government has issued this order after the disease was detected in more than 70 campuses since the beginning of October this year. This flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. This disease occurs in many species of birds.
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