Avian flu outbreak sees new housing order introduced in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

The decision by the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss will see mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex come into effect from 00:01

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Avian flu outbreak sees new housing order introduced in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

The decision by the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss will see mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex come into effect...

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