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Poultry and game bird keepers in England face increased welfare measures in order to minimise scale of outbreak

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says severe outbreaks pose a risk to Northern Ireland's poultry industry

Avian Influenza Vaccination Taskforce's long-awaited findings reveal ‘significant uncertainties’ remain around wholesale vaccination

Avian influenza has been confirmed at two premises in Wales

UFU says the decision reflects the hard and work and commitment of birdkeepers

Avian influenza remains a hot topic within the poultry sector, as cases continue to emerge in commercial poultry, captive birds and wild bird populations

Newly appointed chief executive Richard Lewis said: "Now more than ever, the UK needs a strong, science-led Animal and Plant Health Agency"

A new digital platform has been launched to help poultry producers with biosecurity management and response to disease threats

From midnight on April 7, keepers in Cumbria, County Durham, Northumberland and Tyneside must house their birds. This extension is in addition to those housing measures already in place

Currently, after 12 weeks, free-range poultry has to be labelled as indoor reared when mandatory housing measures are introduced in response to bird flu