Avian flu: Poultry to be allowed outside in Wales as bird flu risk falls

Bird flu measures to be lifted - with poultry allowed outside again, but bird keepers urged to stay vigilant

Bird flu measures were introduced in November 2022, around a year after the initial outbreak began, meaning all birdkeepers had to keep their flocks indoors to prevent the spread of the disease.

Avian flu: Poultry to be allowed outside in Wales as bird flu risk falls

Measures requiring poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors will soon be lifted in Wales.

Poultry to be allowed outside as bird flu eases

The mandatory housing order for England and Wales will lift on April 18. More than 150 pubs permanently close in England and Wales in first three months of year.

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

An order requiring all bird owners to keep their animals indoors to reduce the spread of avian influenza is to be lifted, the Government has said.

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

An order requiring all bird owners to keep their animals indoors to reduce the spread of avian influenza is to be lifted, the Government has said.

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

Strict biosecurity measures, such as preventing contact between wild and captive birds, are to remain in place.