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UK Faces Severe Bird Flu Threat: Farmers Urged to Prepare
11/7/2025
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Story summary
- Bird flu outbreaks in the United Kingdom may be the most infectious strain yet this season.
- Professor Ian Brown of the Pirbright Institute cautioned farmers to prepare after 26 cases this season.
- A mandatory poultry housing order has been implemented to reduce infection rates.
- Farmer Andrew Goodman fears outbreaks could cause losses and threaten Christmas turkey supplies.
- Similar restrictions are being enforced in Spain and France as cases rise.
