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Mandatory bird housing imposed in England as bird flu spreads
England mandates bird housing from Nov 6 to reduce avian influenza spread amid 23 UK outbreaks this season, driven by migratory wild birds, authorities said.
- On Nov 4, Britain imposed a mandatory housing order for birds across England, effective Nov 6, following the most serious outbreak escalation since early 2025.
- The 2025/26 season, which began on Oct 1, has seen 23 outbreaks, with APHA confirming infections in flocks of 32,000 and 68,000 birds by Oct 26, and BFREPA urging housing orders.
- Producers are urged to review biosecurity protocols and remain alert while British Free Range Egg Producers Association says it is working with Defra and APHA to support affected farmers.
- Keepers with under 50 birds are exempt if eggs and poultry are for personal use, and the World Health Organisation says human risk remains low despite virus spread to mammals.
- Housing measures reduce exposure but cannot eliminate the threat, so officials emphasise poultry keepers' welfare and livelihoods while urging high biosecurity standards, BFREPA said.
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