Bird flu

The UK and Netherlands have been especially hard hit. Read Avian influenza bird flu.

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It has also been passed from birds to humans who are in close contact with poultry or other birds.

. While other H5N1 influenza strains are known they are significantly different on a genetic level from a recent highly pathogenic emergent strain of H5N1 which was able to achieve hitherto unprecedented global spread in 2008. How to spot and report the disease for biosecurity best practice advice. Bird flu avian influenza is a disease caused by many strains of influenza virus that primarily affects birds.

The global spread of H5N1 influenza in birds is considered a significant pandemic threat. Avian flu is rampant this year not only in Israel but also in 40 other European African and Asian countries as infected birds carry the virus across the migration route. Nobody knows why this annual phenomenon is worsening.

Further cases of bird flu have been detected across the UK as nationwide housing orders come into force. The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 on a mixed poultry premises near Crickhowell Brecon and Radnorshire Powys. In the late 1990s a new strain of bird flu arose that was remarkable for its ability to cause severe disease and death especially in domesticated birds such as ducks chickens or turkeys.

This is especially relevant if your birds are in a Higher Risk Area HRA. Bird flu spreads between both wild and domesticated birds. Unprecedented bird flu.

Remain vigilant for any signs of disease in your flock. The H5N1 strain is a fast-mutating highly pathogenic. It is lethal to poultry and is potentially fatal in humans.

Bird flu also known as avian influenza is a type A influenza virus.

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