Bird Flu

The disease has been found in dairy herds across 12 US states

Dairy farms in Kansas and Texas have been affected

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

A partner in Mathison (Farmers) Leven, East Yorkshire, appeared at Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 31 January, in relation to animal health and food safety offences

Government says proposed changes will reduce the pressure on industry during an avian influenza outbreak

Early December and finally a little dry weather, or should I say a gap in the rain, has arrived

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared

Despite the current incidence of Avian Influenza in the UK being lower than this time last year, poultry keepers are still being warned to be on high alert for the disease.

Chief vet warns although cases remain low, birdkeepers must remain vigilant

The UK Health Security Agency has reassured the public that avian influenza does not spread easily to people after the cases were found