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Bird Flu Outbreak Triggers Culling in East Sussex

11/2/2025

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A bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in East Sussex near Uckfield.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has established a 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone, where affected birds will be culled.
Local councils urge bird keepers to monitor disease signs.
UK Health Security Agency says the public health risk is very low and cooked poultry remains safe.

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A bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in East Sussex near Uckfield.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has established a 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone, where affected birds will be culled.
Local councils urge bird keepers to monitor disease signs.
UK Health Security Agency says the public health risk is very low and cooked poultry remains safe.