Highly pathogenic bird flu confirmed at Northumberland poultry site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry site near Belford in Northumberland, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The detection was made on 19 October. All poultry at the affected premises will be humanely culled.

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been placed around the site to prevent the disease from spreading further. Members of the public and bird keepers are being urged to check the latest bird flu disease control zone map to determine if a licence is required for moving poultry or related materials in their area.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has advised all bird keepers to remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures set out on GOV.UK, as well as any Protection Zone or Surveillance Zone restrictions, to help prevent further outbreaks.

How it is being reported

• Public urged to follow rules to help contain bird flu outbreak in NorthumberlandMembers of the public are being urged to strictly follow the government regulations following a confirmed case of bird flu in Northumberland.Northumberland Gazette · 20 Oct, 17:44
• Poultry to be culled after bird flu confirmed at Northumberland siteA case of bird flu was confirmed yesterday at a commercial poultry site in Northumberland.Hexham Courant · 20 Oct, 11:21

In this story: Northumberland · Belford · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Animal and Plant Health Agency

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