Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

Outbreaks of chicken flu have been confirmed at poultry farms in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire.

The Division for Atmosphere, Meals and Rural Affairs (Defra) stated all birds at a premises close to Pocklington and at one other close to Mablethorpe, East Lindsey, could be humanely culled because of this.

A safety zone of virtually two miles (3km) and an eight-mile (10km) surveillance zone had additionally been declared across the websites, Defra added.

The measures would prohibit the motion of birds, meat and eggs within the space, a spokesperson stated.

There have not too long ago been various outbreaks of the extremely pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.

Instances have beforehand been confirmed at farms close to Beverley and at premises close to the village of Nafferton.

The virus spreads by birds’ droppings and saliva, or by contaminated feed and water.

Scientists say the present danger to people is low.

In December, Defra introduced that each one poultry and different captive birds in elements of Yorkshire and the east of England needed to be stored indoors to stop the unfold of chicken flu.

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