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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mathilde Grandjean

New bird flu restrictions to cover all of England and Scotland

The measures apply to all bird keepers, even those with pets - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Bird keepers across England and Scotland are now legally required to house their flocks indoors as part of an effort to stop the spread of avian flu.

The mandatory measures, introduced at midday on Saturday, come in response to a surge in cases and a “very high” risk assessment of transmission from wild birds to poultry and other captive birds.

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