Poultry

Testing is underway to determine the pathogenicity of avian influenza H5N1, confirmed in commercial poultry.

H5N1 has been confirmed at premises near Kirkham, Lancashire, and South Derbyshire.

As the avian influenza season gets underway – with seven cases across GB so far this outbreak – Farmers Guide spoke to vets and industry bodies for some guidance for poultry farmers.

Highly pathogenic H5N1 has been confirmed in Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

A price rise is urgently needed to cover huge increases in the cost of feed, energy, transport, and labour which have been creeping up over the past 12 months and show no sign of abating.

Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.

The ban comes into force today (8th November) after another case of H5N1 was confirmed in Warwickshire.

Following avian influenza outbreaks in England, Scotland and Wales, it is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures.

Dead wild birds found in the area are believed to be the source of the infection.

The risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in wild birds has increased from low to medium.

First outbreak since March 2021 detected at wild bird rescue centre.

After the UK poultry sector was rocked by 26 avian influenza outbreaks between November 2020 and March 2021 – the highest number seen in several years – Farmers Guide looks ahead to the coming risk season and what farmers should do now to prepare.