Vigilance required to maintain UK's Avian Influenza disease-free status

The chief veterinary officer has announced the UK has met international requirements to declare itself from Avian Influenza (AI) H5N3 but urged poultry keepers to remain vigilant for signs of disease.

Hannah Binns

News Reporter

17 June 2020 • 1 min read

Vigilance required to maintain UK's Avian Influenza disease-free status

The chief veterinary officer (CVO) has announced the UK has met international requirements to declare itself from Avian Influenza (AI) H5N3 but urged poultry keepers to remain vigilant for signs of disease....

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