Bird flu fears prompt orders for farmers to keep poultry inside in England and Scotland
Summary
England and Scotland have ordered poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors as bird flu cases rise among wild and kept birds. The UK government says the risk to human health remains very low and expects no effect on seasonal poultry supplies.Key Facts
- England’s prevention zone requires people with 50 or more poultry or captive birds to house them indoors.
- Scotland declared a similar zone on Tuesday.
- Birdkeepers must follow enhanced biosecurity rules, report changes in egg production and report suspected disease immediately.
- The government cited rising risk and more confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in kept and wild birds.
- The current risk to human health remains very low, according to the UK government.
- The government does not anticipate an effect on the availability of Christmas turkeys or other seasonal poultry.
- The Food Standards Agency says properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.
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