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UK failing animals with just one welfare inspector for every 878 farms – report

Only 2.5% of more than 300,000 farms were inspected at least once in 2022 and 2023, researchers find

The Guardian - UK

Cause of death revealed after dozens of swans and other birds die in London canal

Concerning number of swans, geese, and other wild birds have been found dead in the Grand Union Canal in recent weeks

Evening Standard

Dozens of swans, geese and other wild birds found dead in London canal

The government is investigating the alarming number of bird deaths, the cause of which has not yet been confirmed

Evening Standard

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Farmers warned as Greece reports outbreaks of bluetongue in sheep and goats

The outbreak was detected on 137 sheep and goats, killing 15 of them

The Independent UK

Israel's war in Gaza poses polio risks

Public health organizations call for a ceasefire to distribute humanitarian aid and to address growing health risks

Salon

Bird flu confirmed among mass sub-Antarctic seal deaths as virus continues global spread

Scientists warn further spread could threaten fragile ecosystem, as tests show seals died of H5N1 on South Georgia island

The Guardian - UK

Wild birds gain immunity to avian flu in ‘encouraging sign’ amid deadly outbreak

Scientists find antibodies in Scottish populations of northern gannets and shags as poultry infections in Britain fall dramatically

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UK's 3 bird flu hotspots revealed in interactive map - as 2 humans catch virus

While the exact location of the two bird flu cases remains unknown, an interactive map shows that three areas in England are currently at higher risk of an outbreak

Daily Mirror

Government’s badger cull plan ‘deeply flawed’, damning report warns

Exclusive: Study sent to MPs accuses the Animal and Plant Health Agency of reverting to 1980s “old thinking”

The Independent UK

Jodie Marsh quizzed by RSCPA over meerkat pub visit

Jodie Marsh has hit out after her farm was visited by the RSPCA.

Evening Standard

King Charles to get briefing on work to stop Avian Flu

Since October 2021 there have been more than 330 cases of avian influenza confirmed across the country

Wales Online

Ambulance workers’ strike goes ahead after government’s ‘reckless’ refusal to negotiate

Around 45,000 junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association in England have been balloted

The Independent UK

Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

Around 45,000 junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association in England have been balloted.

The Independent UK

Tory ministers face CAVIAR shortage after refusing to pay experts a decent wage

Workers at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), who grant permits for the import of exotic and endangered animal products, are on strike this week after being denied a proper pay rise for 11 years

Daily Mirror

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Edinburgh Live

Avian flu spreading to mammals but what does that mean about the risk to humans?

Avian flu, also known as bird flu, has now been found in a range of mammals across the globe, like foxes and bears - but does this disease pose a threat to humans?

Glasgow Live

Bird flu spread to mammals but what risk does the virus pose to humans?

Avian flu has been detected in a range of mammals across the world, including grizzly bears, mink, dolphins and seals. But can the virus mutate to create more risk for human illness?

The Guardian - UK

Public health experts ramp up avian flu surveillance in UK

Risk to humans, though low, is of concern after at least 200 cases of infection in mammals detected worldwide

The Independent UK

Bird flu jumps to mammals amid UK’s biggest outbreak of avian virus

Animals are believed to have eaten dead wild birds that were infected with the virus

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Evening Standard

Avian flu spills over from birds to mammals in the UK

The disease has been found in nine foxes and otters

The Independent UK

Penguins to return to zoo enclosure after avian influenza all-clear

Seven penguins were put into isolation when the outbreak was identified bit have since all tested negative.

Manchester Evening News

Urgent warning to dog walkers after bird flu outbreak

"People should still keep dogs on leads and not touch sick or dead wild birds"

Wales Online

Government not prioritising threat of ‘devastating’ animal diseases, MPs warn

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee warns the UK’s main animal disease facility has been 'left to deteriorate to an alarming extent'

The Guardian - UK

UK vulnerable to major animal disease outbreaks, report finds

Inadequate management and under investment in main Animal and Plant Health Agency facility has left country at risk, MPs warn

The Guardian - UK

One in 300 animal welfare complaints at UK farms lead to prosecution – study

Exclusive: charities say animal abusers are not being held to account as figures show small number of inspections

The Independent UK

Turkey farmers warn of Christmas shortage due to bird flu

Exclusive: Government officials ‘losing the battle’ to control disease, as millions of birds wiped out

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