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Second bird flu outbreak discovered in Essex
Published 1 hour ago
A second outbreak of bird flu has been discovered in Essex, government officials confirmed.
The H5N1 virus - which is highly contagious and can decimate poultry flocks - was found at a premises near North Fambridge, Maldon.
Temporary control zones covering 3km (1.8 miles) and 10km (6.2 miles) are in place around the affected site.
Last week a case of H5NI was discovered at a animal sanctuary near Frinton-on-Sea, about 27 miles (44km) away.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said further tests were being carried out to determine the pathogenicity of the latest case...
Second bird flu outbreak discovered in Essex
Published 1 hour ago
A second outbreak of bird flu has been discovered in Essex, government officials confirmed.
The H5N1 virus - which is highly contagious and can decimate poultry flocks - was found at a premises near North Fambridge, Maldon.
Temporary control zones covering 3km (1.8 miles) and 10km (6.2 miles) are in place around the affected site.
Last week a case of H5NI was discovered at a animal sanctuary near Frinton-on-Sea, about 27 miles (44km) away.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said further tests were being carried out to determine the pathogenicity of the latest case...