Bird flu detected in sheep in England for the first time
- Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in England for the first time, as confirmed by the government.
- The case was found in Yorkshire during routine surveillance of farmed livestock where H5N1 was previously identified.
- The risk to livestock remains low, and animal owners are urged to maintain cleanliness and report signs of infection to the relevant authorities.
- Evidence shows that the H5N1 virus does not spread easily to people and poses a low food safety risk to UK consumers.
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Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on premises where avian influenza had been confirmed in captive birds. Defra has introduced livestock surveillance on infected premises following the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cows in the US.

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity after H5N1 detected in sheep
Farmers have been urged to strengthen biosecurity after avian influenza was detected in a sheep in Yorkshire.
Farmers in Sussex urged to strengthen biosecurity after avian influenza detected in sheep in Yorkshire
Detection of avian influenza (H5N1) in a sheep in Yorkshire is a reminder for all farms to maintain tight biosecurity, particularly on farms with mixed poultry and livestock.
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