UK: Two Norfolk turkey farms confirm high-path bird flu outbreaks

Published 2024년 12월 17일

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The UK government has confirmed two cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus on commercial turkey farms in Norfolk, prompting the declaration of protection and surveillance zones. All poultry on the affected farms will be culled. This follows the establishment of an 'AIPZ' restriction zone in East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, aimed at limiting the spread of the disease. This zone mandates strict biosecurity measures for bird keepers, including cleansing and disinfection of equipment and clothing, reduction of movement, vermin control, and regular disinfection of housing. The UK Health Security Agency reiterates that the risk to public health is low.

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Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting commercial poultry farms were confirmed by the government overnight. The H5N1 strand of the virus was detected on two separate farms in Norfolk on Monday evening (16 December), Defra said. Located near Attleborough and near Gayton, both farms are commercial turkey producers. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone was declared and all poultry will be culled on both sites. It comes after the government declared an 'AIPZ' restriction zone across East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk following an uptick in disease cases. It means it is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers within the zone to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks, whatever type or size. The UK’s chief veterinary officer said on Friday (13 December) that the AIPZ would help 'mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring'. It follows a number of detections of highly-pathogenic avian influenza in ...

Source: FarmingUK