The UK government has implemented a nationwide bird flu prevention zone in England, requiring strict hygiene measures for all bird keepers. This comes amidst a surge in bird flu cases across the country. The government has also issued housing orders in certain counties, mandating the confinement of all birds.
A bird flu prevention zone enforcing strict hygiene standards around birds is being declared for the whole of England from noon on Saturday. Even stricter measures, requiring all birds to be housed, are being enforced in some counties. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across England applies to all keepers of birds, be they pets or commercial flocks.
\Minimising contact with wild birds by keeping free range birds in fenced areas, cleaning and disinfecting footwear before and after looking after birds, are some of the measures outlined. It will be in place until further notice, the government said. UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said: 'Given the continued increase in the number of bird flu cases across England, we are taking further action to try and prevent the further spread of disease. 'I urge bird keepers to check which requirements apply to them, to continue to exercise robust biosecurity measures, remain alert for any signs of disease and report suspected disease immediately to the Animal and Plant Health Agency.' \ A housing order in the north of England is being extended to include York and north Yorkshire from Monday, with a new order for Shropshire also being put in place then after an outbreak in the county. The current order in the north of England covers the East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Gull management discussions are also taking place after child attacks
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