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Three more outbreaks of bird flu confirmed in Devon
All birds on the infected premises have been 'humanely culled' to prevent further spread
Three outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1, more commonly known as bird flu, have been discovered in birds in Devon, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed. All birds at the affected locations were 'humanely culled' to prevent further spread of the disease.
Cases were confirmed at two locations near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge and one in Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon over the space of a week. The outbreak in Newton St Cyres was confirmed on April 6, the first case in Tedburn St Mary was suspected on April 6, after a 'humane culling' and official testing, a bird flu outbreak was confirmed the next day on April 7.
A third case, also in Tedburn St Mary was confirmed yesterday, April 13...
Three more outbreaks of bird flu confirmed in Devon
All birds on the infected premises have been 'humanely culled' to prevent further spread
Three outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1, more commonly known as bird flu, have been discovered in birds in Devon, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed. All birds at the affected locations were 'humanely culled' to prevent further spread of the disease.
Cases were confirmed at two locations near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge and one in Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon over the space of a week. The outbreak in Newton St Cyres was confirmed on April 6, the first case in Tedburn St Mary was suspected on April 6, after a 'humane culling' and official testing, a bird flu outbreak was confirmed the next day on April 7.
A third case, also in Tedburn St Mary was confirmed yesterday, April 13...