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A new UK trial testing avian influenza vaccines in turkeys aims to protect poultry from H5N1. Scientists say reducing the virus in birds may also help lower the risk of a future human pandemic

Turkeys will be first birds to be vaccinated in new bid to control the disease

While there is currently no threat to national supply, infected premises may experience devastating blows to their businesses, says NFU poultry group chair

Large poultry premises in Lanarkshire takes Great Britain avian influenza total to 40

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

The report said insufficient biosecurity controls, illegal meat entering the UK, vets leaving the sector, and policy changes to bTB have all left the UK exposed to animal disease threats

Measures will take effect from Thursday November 6 and apply to keepers of more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products

Reduced feed and water intakes, nasal discharge and reduced milk production are some of the clinical signs of avian influenza seen in US dairy cattle

Defra has confirmed multiple new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza and reintroduces mandatory housing measures for poultry in north, central and east of England