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Health chiefs 'running emergency drills' in case bird flu spreads among humans

The bird flu virus that is causing havoc for poultry farming could spread to humans and Whitehall officials have reportedly said that emergency drills are being practiced in case it should happen

Daily Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

Iceland launches turkey insurance to guarantee meat for your Christmas meal

There are fears of a shortage thanks to supply issues and bird flu

Wales Online · Nov 4, 2022

Popular aviary centre closes doors after latest outbreak of bird flu

The centre closed yesterday amid concerns over the spread of the disease

Liverpool Echo · Nov 3, 2022

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Fears grow that Christmas turkeys could be affected by deadly bird flu outbreak

Turkey supplies could be limited ahead of Christmas if Irish poultry becomes infected

Dublin Live · Nov 2, 2022

The bird flu could make it harder to find a large turkey for Thanksgiving

"It's going to be there, maybe smaller, but it'll be there."

Axios · Nov 2, 2022

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.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

UK will have enough turkeys for Christmas despite bird flu, minister insists

From November 7, birdkeepers in England will be legally required to house their poultry indoors in a bid to tackle the spread of bird flu.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

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Farmer who lost 10,000 turkeys due to bird flu warns of shortages this Christmas

Stock levels of turkey and geese for winter 2023 are also at risk

Manchester Evening News · Oct 31, 2022

All turkeys and chickens must be kept indoors in England in bird flu outbreak

The UK's chief veterinary officer has ramped up mandatory housing measures for birds and poultry, meaning that from next week it will be a legal requirement to keep them indoors

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

All poultry and captive birds in England must be kept inside as bird flu rules tightened

The UK has been battling the largest ever outbreak of avian influenza, with more than 200 cases confirmed since late October 2021

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022

‘Devastating’: Bird flu forces farmer to cull 10,000 Christmas turkeys

‘Even the big people are getting absolutely hammered by this,’ says Steve Childerhouse

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Farmer warns of turkey shortage after culling 10,000 birds in bird flu outbreak

Steve Childerhouse says you will have difficulty finding turkeys in shops this year and next year will be worse

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Britons face Christmas turkey shortage amid ‘worst-ever’ bird flu outbreak

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

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

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Chronicle Live · Oct 24, 2022

Bird Flu Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain following multiple outbreaks in last year

Thousands of birds have died across the UK since October 2021, with outbreaks affecting internationally-important seabird colonies off the North East coast

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

Tell us: how has Britain’s bird flu outbreak affected you?

We would like to hear from people who have been affected by Britain’s largest ever outbreak

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

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.

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

Bindi Irwin called 'pathetic and useless' over response to farm owner's plea for help

Bindi Irwin was approached by an American farm owner and asked to help during the bird flu outbreak but her response was criticised by fans who felt she fell short of the mark

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The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022

Second case of bird flu detected in Anglesey

The case was detected on the island of Anglesey, off North Wales.

Wales Online · Oct 23, 2022

10km zone set up after second bird flu case found in same part of Wales

It comes only a week after the first case was discovered

Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022

Scots farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage due to bird flu outbreak

A Dundee-based farmer described the avian flu infections as the 'worst outbreak' he has seen.

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

Fears bird flu spike could lead to Christmas turkey shortage

One turkey farmer has spoken of the struggle the farming industry faces this winter

Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022

Vietnam reports its first human H5 bird flu case since 2014

Vietnam reported a patient with H5 bird flu in the northern province of Phu Tho, the country’s first such human case since Feb 2014, according to a statement on the health ministry’s website.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

‘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

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Buy early and share, foie gras makers say after bird flu slashed output

Foie gras will be rare and more expensive this year after bird flu devastated duck flocks in top producing countries, French producers said on Thursday, advising lovers of the delicacy to buy early if they want some for year-end celebrations.

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