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
clock • 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....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Farm Business

Industry experts sign up to help shape food strategy
Farm Business

Industry experts sign up to help shape food strategy

Representatives from farming join Welsh Gov working group to help drive the nation's food industry

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 18 September 2026 • 2 min read
Continued inflation and input rises risk farm viability, says union
Farm Business

Continued inflation and input rises risk farm viability, says union

UFU issues call to address 'political sticking plasters' as farmers face 25% rise in fertiliser costs

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 18 September 2026 • 2 min read
Defra reveals fall in farm budget as Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens
Farm Business

Defra reveals fall in farm budget as Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens

Latest Farming Annual Report shows total farm budget fell to £2.322bn for 2025/26

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 17 September 2026 • 2 min read