Bird Flu

Bird keepers in Wales are urged to 'remain vigilant' and report any signs or suspicion of avian influenza immediately

It is now a legal requirement for all birdkeepers within the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) to follow ‘strict biosecurity measures' to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size

Farmers have been warned to ensure their human biosecurity is effective

Protection and surveillance zones put in place following confirmation of avian influenza at commercial property

Government says stringent measures are needed to help prevent another AI outbreak

The project, led by APHA, will collect and analyse samples from a range of bird and mammal populations to better understand how the virus behaves

Amends to existing legislation means free-range eggs can continue to be labelled as such during mandatory housing measures, a move Defra said would cut ‘unnecessary red tape and costs for British producers'

The disease has been found in dairy herds across 12 US states

Dairy farms in Kansas and Texas have been affected

The risk levels are still considered to be too high for gatherings of ducks, geese and swans, which will remain prohibited