Published 6 months ago

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

Summary by Ground News

Since 2 December it has been a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors. Extra biosecurity requirements, imposed on 2 December, will remain in place after 18 April. More than 330 bird flu cases have been confirmed in the UK since October 2021 - an unprecedented number. Poultry and captive birds can be kept outside again starting next week as the risk from bird flu eases, the government said on Tuesday.

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BBC News

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.

6 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

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.

6 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

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.

6 months ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

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.

6 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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.

6 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Bloomberg

UK to Allow Poultry Back Outdoors as Bird Flu Threat Eases

The UK is poised to lift rules keeping all chickens indoors as the threat of bird flu wanes, heralding the return of free-range eggs to store shelves.

6 months ago·United States

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