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Avian influenza H5N1 detected in mammals
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has spilled over into mammals and those working with, or responsible for poultry must take biosecurity seriously.
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What is Lymphoid Leukosis and how does it affect chickens?
Lymphoid Leukosis is a leukaemia-like neoplastic disease which affects chickens worldwide, which can be transmitted from chicken to egg and there is no treatment or cure.
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King Charles travels to APHA to congratulate staff on efforts combatting avian influenza
His Majesty The King, is visiting APHA on the 9th March to congratulate the scientists and staff for their work in combatting avian influenza.
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Defra launches new consultation on registration requirements for all bird keepers
On the 7th March 2023 Defra launched a new consultation on registration requirements for all bird keepers in Great Britain as part of a drive to tackle avian influenza.
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A biosecurity checklist
Creating a comprehensive biosecurity checklist requires a detailed understanding of how your farm business operates.
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Is the threat of African swine fever on the rise?
With African swine fever recorded in 19 countries across Europe and over 100 million pigs killed by the disease globally since 2018, the threat to UK pig farmers is very real.
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What is Infectious Bronchitis?
Infectious Bronchitis (IB) is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by an avian coronavirus which causes disease in chickens.
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The UK has reached 170 cases of bird flu
The UK has reached 170 cases of bird flu, also known as avian influenza since the 1st October 2022. This is the worst outbreak since records began.
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What is Fowl pox?
Fowl pox is a pox virus that mostly affects chickens, but can also affect turkeys, pheasants and pigeons and is a common disease in unvaccinated backyard chickens.
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Defra announces new funding for farming equipment and technology
On the 9th February the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced new funding for farming equipment and technology.
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