UK: 2022 H5N1 in poultry in Wales

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Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-wales-23176032

Bird flu found at two separate sites in Wales
New controls to stop the spread of Avian influenza have been introduced around the identified sites
by Ffion Lewis Reporter
06:35, 22 FEB 2022

Disease control areas have been put in place after bird flu was discovered at two separate sites in Wales.

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Professor Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 infection on two separate commercial premises in Powys - one near Newtown and one near Welshpool.

Both premises have pheasants on site...

 

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Source: https://www.farminguk.com/news/wale...k-of-bird-flu-in-space-of-one-week_61107.html

Wales sees second outbreak of bird flu in space of one week
10 September 2022 | by FarmingUK Team | Animal Health, News, Poultry
The latest case is Wales' seventh outbreak of bird flu since the start of this year's avian influenza crisis
Authorities have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry at a large site in Pembrokeshire, the second case of the virus in Wales this week.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the infected premises to limit the risk of disease spread.

Within these zones, bird movements and gatherings are restricted and all holdings that keep birds must be declared. The measures are stricter in the 3km Protection Zone...

...It comes after a case of avian influenza was confirmed earlier this week at a premises in Gwynedd, the first case of bird flu in Wales in six months.

The latest case is Wales' seventh outbreak of bird flu since the start of this year's avian influenza crisis, which began in late October 2021....