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Second avian flu case in Lancashire
The prevention zone requires poultry keepers to follow certain measures to reduce the risk of infection from wild birds.
H5N8 detected in backyard flock of nine birds
 
Avian influenza H5N8 has been confirmed in a second backyard flock near Thornton, Lancashire, just a few days after an outbreak in a flock of 30 chickens.

The second outbreak was detected in a flock of nine chickens and ducks on 6 May. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been put in place around the affected premises to limit the risk of disease spreading.

Some of the birds in the flock had died and the remainder were humanely culled. A full investigation is underway to identify the source of the infection.

Defra confirmed another case of H5N8 in a backyard flock of 30 chickens, also in Thornton, on 4 May.

At the end of last month Defra announced the avian flu prevention zone and ban on poultry gatherings would be relaxed from 15 May if there were no more H5N8 findings.

The prevention zone requires poultry keepers to follow certain measures to reduce the risk of infection from wild birds. It was introduced following outbreaks of H5N8 in poultry and wild birds in several countries across Europe. Since December 2016 there have also been a number of outbreaks across the UK.

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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.