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A case of bird flu has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a farm in East Yorkshire. The virus, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was discovered near Beverley and all ...
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across England applies to all bird keepers, whether they have pets or a commercial flock. It means owners have to conduct enhanced biosecurity measures ...
A case of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a site in East Sussex. On Saturday, East Sussex County Council (ESCC) said the government's Department for Environment ...
Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. [1] Wild aquatic birds are the primary host of the influenza A virus, which is enzootic (continually present) in many bird populations.
Afghanistan reported an outbreak of H5N8 bird flu on a poultry farm in Herat Province on 25 February. The outbreak killed 794 birds, while the remaining 22,000-strong flock were subsequently culled, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health. [21] Warwickshire, UK reported an outbreak on 8 November 2021.
Formation of the index H5N1 virus bearing the 2.3.4.4b HA gene in 2020. The eight bars represent the eight gene segments (from top to bottom: PB2, PB1, PA, HA, NP, NA, M, and NS), and the colour of the bar indicates the closest donor strain of the gene segment.
A bird flu prevention zone enforcing strict hygiene standards around domesticated birds has been declared for England, Wales and Scotland amid a rising number of cases of highly pathogenic avian ...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that a person in the West Midlands contracted avian influenza earlier this week, following “close and prolonged contact with a large number of ...