Wales relaxes ban on bird gatherings after reduced Avian Influenza risk

The risk levels are still considered to be too high for gatherings of ducks, geese and swans, which will remain prohibited

Rachael Brown
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Wales relaxes ban on bird gatherings after reduced Avian Influenza risk

The ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys has been lifted in Wales, chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine has announced. Avian Influenza...

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