Bird flu detected in sheep in England for the first time

Sheep is infected with avian flu

Bird flu has been detected in an ewe in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world, Britain’s government said.

Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on premises where avian influenza had been confirmed in captive birds. Defra has introduced livestock surveillance on infected premises following the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cows in the US.

Dead vulture discovery around Conowingo Dam raises Avian flu concerns

Avian flu fears have forced the temporary closure of certain hiking trails around Conowingo Dam.Constellation, who operates the dam, says dead black vultures were recently discovered near Fishermens Park raising concerns about Avian flu potentially spreading in the area.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is conducting tests on the vultures to see if they were infected.To mitigate the potential threat, Constellation shut down the Wildfl…

HPAI Bird Flu Continues Its Spread To Mammals

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has increasingly spread to mammals and infected hundreds of people, raising concerns that it may lead to human-to-human transmission and turn into a new pandemic. Sheep were added to the list of mammals that can get infected with bird flu on Monday, with the United Kingdom government announcing a first case had been detected at a farm in northern England. Bird Flu Outbreak: World’s Fir…

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity after H5N1 detected in sheep

Farmers have been urged to strengthen biosecurity after avian influenza was detected in a sheep in Yorkshire.

Farmers in Sussex urged to strengthen biosecurity after avian influenza detected in sheep in Yorkshire

Detection of avian influenza (H5N1) in a sheep in Yorkshire is a reminder for all farms to maintain tight biosecurity, particularly on farms with mixed poultry and livestock.