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Avian influenza – the latest updates on cases, risk levels, prevention zones and measures

Avian influenza remains a hot topic within the poultry sector, as cases continue to emerge in commercial poultry, captive birds and wild bird populations

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 3 min read
Bird keepers in Great Britain need to stick to mandatory biosecurity measures.
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Bird keepers in Great Britain need to stick to mandatory biosecurity measures.

Speaking at a recent NFU North Riding and Durham poultry health and welfare meeting at Scotch Corner, Richmond, NFU chief poultry adviser Aimee Mahony shared updates on the latest avian influenza (AI)...

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