A million egg-laying birds are being culled at a farm in Shropshire following an outbreak of bird flu. The entire county has been placed under an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ), requiring all bird owners, from backyard chicken keepers to large commercial farms, to implement strict biosecurity measures. While overall bird flu levels haven't reached peak levels seen in recent years, authorities urge vigilance. There is currently no risk to public health from consuming poultry or eggs, but further outbreaks could impact egg prices.
Correspondent for science, environment & rural affairsAt the site of the Shropshire farm outbreak, the killing and disposal of a million egg-laying birds continues.
At the site of the Shropshire outbreak, the killing and disposal of a million egg-laying birds at a farm just outside Wem continues.
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