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Second avian flu outbreak in Suffolk
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England, Wales and Scotland recently announced new avian influenza prevention zones. (stock photo)
Culling of 55,000 birds undertaken to contain the possible spread

Avian influenza H5N8 has been identified at a second premises near Redgrave in Suffolk, during routine investigations following the recent outbreak nearby.

The UK’s deputy chief veterinary officer confirmed on Friday (3 March) that proactive culling of 55,000 birds would take place to contain the possible spread of avian flu. Cleansing and disinfection would also take place to further reduce the risk to other birds.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are in place following the previous case in the same area. The earlier case was confirmed at a separate premises in the area on 13 February.

Other outbreaks of H5N8 have previously been confirmed on farms and in backyard flocks in Northumberland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Carmarthenshire. There have also been a number of wild bird cases across the UK.

England, Wales and Scotland recently announced new avian influenza prevention zones, which will run from 28 February until at least the end of April.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.