England and Scotland Order Poultry Indoors Over Bird Flu Risks

Published 22h ago · Latest report 38m ago · Policy change

Affects United Kingdom

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England and Scotland mandate indoor housing for poultry and captive birds following a rise in bird flu threats.

British authorities have ordered all poultry and captive bird keepers with 50 or more animals in England and Scotland to house them indoors. The preventative measures come after nine dead wild birds tested positive for a dangerous strain across Great Britain since October 21. This marks the second consecutive year that similar housing restrictions have been implemented to protect flocks.

The thresholdOwners keeping 50 or more birds must move their flocks inside.

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Evening StandardLondon pet owners instructed to keep captive birds inside over avian flu risk38m ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

Avian influenza outbreaks threaten agricultural poultry production and can cause significant economic losses for farmers. Implementing housing measures helps prevent the spread of the virus from wild populations to domestic flocks.

Timeline3

Oct 21Nine dead wild birds tested positive for avian influenza across Great Britain.
Nov 10An avian influenza prevention zone was announced across the whole of Scotland.
Nov 11The British government issued an England-wide avian influenza prevention zone requiring indoor housing.

By the numbers3

50minimum poultry count for housing restrictions

9dead wild birds testing positive

65dead wild birds tested

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