Avian influenza found in a sheep in Yorkshire for the first time

Dr Meera Chand, emerging infection lead at the UK Health Security Agency, said: "Globally, we continue to see that mammals can be infected with avian influenza A (H5N1)"

Rachael Brown
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Avian influenza found in a sheep in Yorkshire for the first time

The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of avian influenza (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. Bird flu This is the first time this virus has...

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