Agricultural authorities implemented biosecurity protocols requiring anyone holding at least 50 birds to contain them indoors amid growing disease risks. The measures aim to limit domestic flock exposure to a high-mortality viral strain that has devastated wild avian species and global marine life since 2021. British officials confirmed that consumer poultry supplies will remain unaffected ahead of the seasonal winter holidays. Under these prevention zone rules, flock managers must immediately report any suspected infections or sudden changes in egg production directly to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
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The Food Safety Authority verified that properly cooked poultry, eggs, and associated pro…: The Food Safety Authority verified that properly cooked poultry, eggs, and associated products remain safe for public consumption.
Officials confirmed that the current risk posed to human health continues to remain at a…: Officials confirmed that the current risk posed to human health continues to remain at a very low level.
Authorities do not anticipate any shortages or disruptions regarding the availability of…: Authorities do not anticipate any shortages or disruptions regarding the availability of Christmas turkeys and seasonal poultry.
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Poultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept inside for the second year in a row due to an increased risk of a devastating strain of bird flu.
The British government has issued an England-wide avian influenza prevention zone, meaning individuals with 50 or more poultry or captive birds must house them inside. A similar designation was made across the whole of Scotland on Tuesday.
Birdkeepers must also follow enhanced biosecurity measures including reporting changes in egg production and reporting suspected disease immediately to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
The government said the declaration followed an increased risk and escalating number of confirmations of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in kept and wild birds.
A prevention zone was also declared across all of England, Scotland and Wales in 2025.
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