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Wales to introduce housing measures as bird flu cases increase

Welsh Government says action has been taken as the country is facing a 'significantly elevated threat'

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
The Welsh Government has announced a housing order is to be introduced over rising cases of avian influenza
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The Welsh Government has announced a housing order is to be introduced over rising cases of avian influenza

Poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds from Thursday, November 13 as measures are introduced to combat the heightened risk of avian influenza. Wales is facing a significantly...

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