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OPINION: Bird flu in sheep is a stark reminder of importance of biosecurity

FG head of livestock Katie Jones discusses biosecurity and disease surveillance following a confirmed case of avian influenza in a sheep

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OPINION: Bird flu in sheep is a stark reminder of importance of biosecurity

While the broader risk of avian influenza to sheep remains low according to scientists, it was still concerning to hear of a confirmed case of the virus in a single sheep in Yorkshire this week. We...

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