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Two avian influenza cases confirmed in Norfolk
H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in Norfolk.

Highly pathogenic H5N8 identified at two turkey-rearing farms.

There were two new confirmed cases of avian influenza over the weekend in Norfolk, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in poultry and captive birds in the UK to nine.

According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the birds tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza.

A 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zone has been placed around the infected turkey farms - one located near Attleborough and the other near King's Lynn. Defra said that all birds on the infected farms will be humanely culled to prevent further spread of the disease.

According to the Eastern Daily Press, this is the first time the highly pathogenic strain has been confirmed in Norfolk since 2017.

It follows an announcement from the UK's chief veterinary officers that all bird keepers will be legally required to keep their birds indoors from the 14 December.

This decision runs alongside the current AIPZ measures that were introduced last month following several confirmed cases in captive and wild birds.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.