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Outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' bird flu strain confirmed near Clacton
2 hrs ago
By James Dwan
Chief Reporter
AN emergency control zone had been put in place after the Government confirmed cases of bird flu near Clacton.
Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in chickens at the property near Little Clacton on Sunday, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.
Both 3km and 10km temporary control zones have been put in place surrounding the affected location.
It is understood the response is being led by Essex County Council, Tendring Council, Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency...
Outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' bird flu strain confirmed near Clacton
2 hrs ago
By James Dwan
Chief Reporter
AN emergency control zone had been put in place after the Government confirmed cases of bird flu near Clacton.
Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in chickens at the property near Little Clacton on Sunday, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.
Both 3km and 10km temporary control zones have been put in place surrounding the affected location.
It is understood the response is being led by Essex County Council, Tendring Council, Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency...