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Bird flu housing order extended to cover Worcestershire

Worcestershire

Bird flu housing order extended to cover Worcestershire

An order which requires poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu has been extended to further parts of the Midlands and northern England. The housing measures were in response to an increased findings of avian influenza cases across England and "heightened risk levels," the government said. The order, which also includes pet birds and commercial flocks, has been expanded to cover Herefordshire, […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 7

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Worcestershire

Dead swans found in suspected bird flu outbreak

Six dead swans have been found in Worcester in a case of suspected bird flu. Worcester City Council said on Tuesday evening the birds had been found along a stretch of the River Severn between the cathedral and the railway viaduct. It added that some parts of the riverside path had been closed to help reduce the spread. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said it was […]

todayJanuary 29, 2025 7

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