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Defra confirms further avian flu cases
Bird keepers are encouraged to implement strict biosecurity measures.
New cases in East Anglia. 

Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in East Anglia, following recent cases in Essex, Suffolk, Devon and Cheshire.

Both confirmed on 19 September, the cases were identified in Attleborough, Norfolk, and Honington, Suffolk. 

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been placed around both premises, which can be viewed on Defra's interactive avian flu map. 

All affected birds on both premises will be humanely culled.

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) placed across England on 2 May 2022 was revoked on 16 August 2022, with bird owners reminded to continue to implement strict biosecurity measures to protect their flocks. 

The public are reminded to report suspected cases of avian influenza to Defra immediately on 030000 200 301.

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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.