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Avian influenza

Bird Flu Outbreaks Confirmed in North Yorkshire and Cumbria

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Two new cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed in North Yorkshire and Cumbria, prompting the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to issue guidance to bird owners and set up protection and surveillance zones. The first case was detected at a site in Langthorne, North Yorkshire, near Bedale, while the second case was confirmed in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness. A total of 10,000 birds were humanely culled after a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu was found at a poultry site in Penrith on October 20.

Key Takeaways:

  • 2 new cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed in North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
  • The first case was detected at a site in Langthorne, North Yorkshire, near Bedale, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been set up.
  • The second case was confirmed in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, and a 3km zone has been added, covering Newbiggin, while a 10km surveillance zone has been added, covering Penrith.
  • 10,000 birds were humanely culled after a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu was found at a poultry site in Penrith on October 20.
  • DEFRA has issued guidance to bird owners, urging them to stay updated with the virus and to utilise the interactive bird flu map available on the Department's website.
  • Bird flu can spread via contaminated water, feed, bird droppings, or saliva, and typical symptoms in infected birds include sudden death, swollen head, closed and runny eyes, lack of coordination, breathing difficulties, tremors, lowered wing, and dragging legs.

Statistics:

  • 2 new cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed in North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
  • 10,000 birds were humanely culled after a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu was found at a poultry site in Penrith on October 20.
  • A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been set up in North Yorkshire, covering Crakehall, Hackforth, Patrick Brompton, Catterick Garrison, Leeming, and Bedale.
  • A 3km zone has been added, covering Newbiggin, while a 10km surveillance zone has been added, covering Penrith in Cumbria.

Sources:

  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) [www.defra.gov.uk](http://www.defra.gov.uk)
  • PA MEDIA [www.paimedia.com](http://www.paimedia.com)

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