UK sees largest ever outbreak of avian influenza

Farmers must comply with UK-wide housing measures to help protect poultry and captive birds against avian influenza, Chief Veterinary Officers for Scotland and Wales have urged, in response to the largest ever UK outbreak.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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UK sees largest ever outbreak of avian influenza

Farmers must comply with UK-wide housing measures to help protect poultry and captive birds against avian influenza, Chief Veterinary Officers for Scotland and Wales have urged, in response to the largest...

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