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England and Scotland Enact Avian Influenza Prevention Zones Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases

England and Scotland Enact Avian Influenza Prevention Zones Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases

Mandatory biosecurity measures imposed to curb surge in avian influenza across the UK.
In response to a significant increase in bird flu cases, England and Scotland have implemented Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) to mitigate the spread of the virus.

The initiative follows a rise in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N5, with the first detection of the current outbreak occurring in England on November 5, 2024.

Confirmed cases have since reached a total of 23, prompting authorities to enforce new restrictions on bird keepers ranging from pet owners to poultry farmers.

Starting from January 27, 2025, the AIPZ requires strict hygiene practices, including housing all birds indoors in regions such as York, North Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Shropshire.

Authorities have mandated additional biosecurity measures, such as separating free-range and wild birds in different fenced areas, and cleaning and disinfecting footwear when handling birds.

Ducks and geese must also be segregated from other poultry.

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Animal and Plant Health Agency have highlighted the need for increased precautions, stating that the risk levels for poultry and kept birds remain heightened.

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss has urged bird keepers to adhere strictly to biosecurity guidelines, remain vigilant for symptoms, and promptly report suspected cases to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

A 3km protection zone will be established around any outbreak sites, which necessitates housing all birds within these areas.

Bird flu, known for its high infectivity among birds, poses minimal risk to humans, although several strains have been identified globally.

Human infections are rare, with minimal evidence of human-to-human transmission.

The UK efforts are part of a broader strategy to control the disease's spread and protect both the avian population and public health.
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