Change to HPAI H5 Wild Bird Risk Level The risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in wild birds in Great Britain has reduced from medium (event occurs regularly) to low (event is rare but does occur). The risk of poultry exposure to HPAI H5 in Great Britain remains assessed as: low (event is rare but […]

Consultation launched on new registration rules for all bird keepers in Great Britain Defra wish to consult on the proposed new registration rules, which would require all bird keepers to register their birds and to update this information annually. The proposal is part of government action to tackle avian influenza. The new registration rules would […]