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Bird flu outbreak in UK prompts all poultry to be kept indoors 'until further notice'. What is avian influenza and should we be worried?

The country faces its largest-ever outbreak of avian flu, with 200 confirmed cases in the past 12 months.

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Scotland must follow England and impose stricter avian flu measures, say farmers

A FARMERS union is calling on the Scottish Government to follow England in imposing strict biosecurity measures across all poultry farms to protect…

The National (Scotland)

Emmanuel the emu does not have the avian flu, but is likely stressed out, owner says

A wave of avian flu struck Knuckle Bump Farms, which Emmanuel the emu calls home. Several birds had to be euthanized as a result, which could be causing stress for the TikTok star.

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TikTok star Emmanuel the emu never had avian flu – he was stressed

‘We believe this all stemmed from stress. Emus are highly susceptible to stress’

The Independent UK

Strict border checks against bird flu after vietnam reports a case

Border checks on poultry and poultry products are being stepped up after Vietnam reported that bird flu had been diagnosed in a human patient last week.

Bangkok Post

‘The birds are all back inside’: could this be the end for free-range eggs in the UK?

Bird flu is becoming a year-round threat, and with the biggest free-range flock in Europe, UK poultry farmers are being forced to consider their future

The Guardian - UK

Dumfries and Galloway animal sanctuary in race against time to protect rescued cockerels

The Maggie Fleming Animal Hospice is desperate for help building an enclosure ahead of a potential avian flu lockdown

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Virologists warn farmer not to cuddle Emmanuel Todd Lopez the emu

Viral bird fights for life as experts warn against close contact with infected creatures

The Independent UK

First bird flu cases in wild birds reported in Los Angeles County this year

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County health officials announced that seven geese and a heron have tested positive for avian flu, marking the first time the disease has been detected in the county this year.

Los Angeles Times

Emmanuel, a TikTok-famous emu, has avian flu after a deadly outbreak on a Florida farm

Taylor Blake's family farm in South Florida, Knuckle Bump Farms, has lost 99% of its birds to avian flu. Its most famous resident has suffered nerve damage in his right leg and foot.

WEKU

TikTok star Emmanuel the emu fighting for life amid avian flu outbreak, caretaker says

His caretaker says nearly every single bird has died at Knuckle Bump Farms

The Independent UK

Bird flu ‘prevention zone’ declared as UK confirms largest outbreak

Avian flu affecting poultry as well as wild birds

Wales Online

Emmanuel the TikTok emu fighting for his life as avian flu kills over 50 birds at farm

The beloved emu, who shot to viral fame on TikTok after ruining his caretaker's videos by pecking at her screen, is being treated "around the clock" after falling ill last week

Daily Mirror

What is avian flu, the disease afflicting viral TikTok emu Emmanuel?

Viral TikTok star Emmanuel – an emu who gained a vast online following thanks to videos shared by his owner at Knuckle Bump Farms in Florida – has reportedly fallen sick with avian influenza.

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Avian flu warning as restriction zone placed around village in Outer Hebrides

RESTRICTIONS have been put in place after avian flu was discovered on an island in the Outer Hebrides.

Wales Online

Crackdown to tackle avian flu stepped up as UK's biggest outbreak continues

Bird keepers have been given five days to prepare ahead of new measures taking effect

The Guardian - UK

Fears of Christmas goose shortages as UK’s biggest producer hit by bird flu

UK’s only large-scale supplier is understood to have suffered multiple outbreaks over the past week

WEKU

Case of avian flu detected in Fayette County flock

Federal and state authorities say a case of avian flu has been detected in a backyard flock of mixed species birds in Fayette County.

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Liverpool Echo

RSPCA confirm suspected Avian flu after dead birds found in Merseyside park

Questions were previously asked over what caused the birds' deaths

Evening Standard

Bird flu: Swans and geese found dead in London canals amid major avian flu outbreak

‘It’s terrible - we are seeing dead carcasses all the time’, says river worker

Daily Record

Bird flu symptoms and what happens if you eat a chicken that's been infected

The National Farmers' Union has said that avian flu H5N1 has been confirmed in captive birds, poultry and wild birds in England, Wales and Scotland.

Los Angeles Times

Bird flu spreads to Southern California, infecting chickens, wild birds and other animals

MENLO PARK, Calif. — After proliferating globally, a historic wave of avian flu has entered Southern California, where it is worrying farmers and bird lovers and could add to complications with supply chains and food prices.

Daily Mirror

Bird flu - what happens when you eat a chicken that's been infected?

Farmers are being warned about one of the worst bird flu outbreaks in UK history. Here's what you need to know about how bird flu spreads and whether you can get infected by eating cooked chicken

The Guardian - UK

Europe and UK hit by ‘unprecedented’ number of bird flu cases this summer

Poultry farmers from Arctic to Portugal reported 2,500 outbreaks in past year, with migrating birds taking avian flu to North America

Reuters

More penguins dying from avian flu at Cape Town's Boulders beach colony

More penguins have died from avian flu at the colony at Cape Town's Boulders beach, a popular tourist attraction and an important breeding site in South Africa, raising concerns for the species and for other seabirds.

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