Government issues warning to poultry owners as risk of 'devastating' bird flu rises

Government issues warning to poultry owners as risk of 'devastating' bird flu rises

Cumbria poultry and captive birds must be housed from November 13 as England's bird flu housing order takes effect, with new avian influenza biosecurity rules.

Bird flu prompts new housing rules across England

A mandatory housing order has been put in place for the whole of England amid escalating numbers of avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu. The order will commence on Friday November 13 at midnight. Bird keepers across the country who own up to 50 or more birds and who sell or give eggs, poultry […]

Keepers ordered to keep poultry indoors following outbreak in Yorkshire

Poultry keepers across England have been ordered to keep their birds indoors for a second consecutive winter in response to rising cases of avian flu, including one in East Yorkshire.

Poultry keepers ordered to house birds as bird flu cases rise

Poultry keepers across England are being ordered to house their birds as the number of confirmed cases of avian influenza continues to rise.