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BBC News
34 minutes ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bird flu confirmed at commercial poultry farm near Tiverton
Bird flu has been confirmed at a farm in Devon, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said the case had occurred at a commercial poultry business near Tiverton on Wednesday and that all birds at the site would be humanely culled. A 3km (1.9 mile) protection zone and 10km (6.2 mile) surveillance zone has been declared around the keeping poultry or other captive birds within the two zones must keep them housed and a record of all people who enter or leave the property, Defra said. It comes after a case of bird flu was confirmed in poultry near Minehead and Dulverton in Somerset on Scotland and Wales have been designated an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures in place until further AIPZ measures apply to all bird keepers whether they have pet or commercial biosecurity is essential to protecting flocks from bird flu, Defra added.
Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Bird flu cases reported in 10 states; govt confirms infections in tiger, lion, leopard, and cats
Synopsis As of July 2025, bird flu has affected 10 Indian states, with 41 cases reported this year. The government is implementing the National Action Plan, boosting preparedness, and providing financial support to control the outbreaks. Sporadic cases in non-avian species have also been confirmed, prompting coordinated efforts to minimize the spread and protect animal and public health. Agencies So far, 41 cases have been recorded this year, compared to 49 in 2024. Cases of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, have been reported in 10 Indian states as of July 24, 2025, the government informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on July 30, revealed that bird flu outbreaks in domestic poultry have been reported from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. So far, 41 cases have been recorded this year, compared to 49 in 2024. The highest number of cases in the last five years was in 2021, with 118 reported incidents. Interestingly, the government has also confirmed sporadic cases of bird flu in non-avian species, including tiger, lion, leopard, jungle cat, and domestic cat, indicating a broader host range than typically expected. To address the threat, the government has undertaken multiple initiatives aimed at prevention, surveillance, and rapid response: The National Action Plan for Prevention, Control, and Containment of Avian Influenza (Revised 2021) outlines protocols for preparedness, identification, culling, movement restrictions, and biosecurity measures. It also calls for active surveillance in poultry farms, live bird markets, and migratory bird habitats. outlines protocols for preparedness, identification, culling, movement restrictions, and biosecurity measures. It also calls for active surveillance in poultry farms, live bird markets, and migratory bird habitats. Advisories have been issued to all States and UTs to boost preparedness ahead of the winter migratory bird season, including strengthening coordination with wildlife and health departments under the 'One Health' approach, enforcing strict biosecurity in poultry farms, and forming Rapid Response Teams (RRTs). to boost preparedness ahead of the winter migratory bird season, including strengthening coordination with wildlife and health departments under the 'One Health' approach, enforcing strict biosecurity in poultry farms, and forming Rapid Response Teams (RRTs). The Poultry Disease Action Plan, 2024 has been launched to promote a disease-free poultry sector with biosecurity guidelines tailored for both backyard and commercial farms. has been launched to promote a disease-free poultry sector with biosecurity guidelines tailored for both backyard and commercial farms. Under the Assistance to States for Control of Animal Disease (ASCAD) scheme, financial support is provided for compensating poultry owners for bird culling, strengthening laboratories, research, training, and public awareness. scheme, financial support is provided for compensating poultry owners for bird culling, strengthening laboratories, research, training, and public awareness. A National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) , comprising officials from key agencies like the Department of Animal Husbandry, National Centre for Disease Control, ICMR, and ICAR, has been set up to investigate and contain outbreaks. , comprising officials from key agencies like the Department of Animal Husbandry, National Centre for Disease Control, ICMR, and ICAR, has been set up to investigate and contain outbreaks. To ensure continuity in poultry trade during localized outbreaks, the government is enabling the creation of avian influenza-free compartments for poultry products, in line with international (WOAH) guidelines. for poultry products, in line with international (WOAH) guidelines. The use of the Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H9N2) vaccine , developed using an indigenous seed strain, has been approved to aid disease prevention. , developed using an indigenous seed strain, has been approved to aid disease prevention. An AI-powered early warning system, developed under the National Animal Disease Referral Expert System (NADRES_v2) by ICAR-NIVEDI, now offers disease forecasts up to two months in advance to help with early preparedness and response. The minister emphasized that these coordinated efforts are crucial to minimizing the spread of Avian Influenza and protecting both animal and public health.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Bird flu cases reported in 10 states; govt confirms infections in tiger, lion, leopard, and cats
Cases of Avian Influenza , commonly known as bird flu , have been reported in 10 Indian states as of July 24, 2025, the government informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on July 30, revealed that bird flu outbreaks in domestic poultry have been reported from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Degree Healthcare Operations Management Leadership Management Artificial Intelligence Product Management Digital Marketing Cybersecurity PGDM Data Analytics others Others Project Management CXO Technology Data Science Finance Data Science MCA Public Policy Design Thinking healthcare MBA Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details So far, 41 cases have been recorded this year, compared to 49 in 2024. The highest number of cases in the last five years was in 2021, with 118 reported incidents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Interestingly, the government has also confirmed sporadic cases of bird flu in non-avian species, including tiger, lion, leopard, jungle cat, and domestic cat, indicating a broader host range than typically expected. To address the threat, the government has undertaken multiple initiatives aimed at prevention, surveillance, and rapid response: Live Events The National Action Plan for Prevention, Control, and Containment of Avian Influenza (Revised 2021) outlines protocols for preparedness, identification, culling, movement restrictions, and biosecurity measures. It also calls for active surveillance in poultry farms, live bird markets, and migratory bird habitats. Advisories have been issued to all States and UTs to boost preparedness ahead of the winter migratory bird season, including strengthening coordination with wildlife and health departments under the 'One Health' approach, enforcing strict biosecurity in poultry farms, and forming Rapid Response Teams (RRTs). The Poultry Disease Action Plan, 2024 has been launched to promote a disease-free poultry sector with biosecurity guidelines tailored for both backyard and commercial farms. Under the Assistance to States for Control of Animal Disease (ASCAD) scheme, financial support is provided for compensating poultry owners for bird culling, strengthening laboratories, research, training, and public awareness. A National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) , comprising officials from key agencies like the Department of Animal Husbandry, National Centre for Disease Control, ICMR, and ICAR, has been set up to investigate and contain outbreaks. To ensure continuity in poultry trade during localized outbreaks, the government is enabling the creation of avian influenza-free compartments for poultry products, in line with international (WOAH) guidelines. The use of the Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H9N2) vaccine , developed using an indigenous seed strain, has been approved to aid disease prevention. An AI-powered early warning system , developed under the National Animal Disease Referral Expert System (NADRES_v2) by ICAR-NIVEDI, now offers disease forecasts up to two months in advance to help with early preparedness and response. The minister emphasized that these coordinated efforts are crucial to minimizing the spread of Avian Influenza and protecting both animal and public health.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Royal swan count begins after species decline
The annual census of swans on the River Thames is set to begin on Monday. Swan Upping will start in Sunbury Lock and finish at Abingdon Bridge in Oxfordshire on 18 July. The historic event, which dates back to the 12th century, happens every year with ceremonially dressed teams of rowers going up the river. Only 86 young swans were found during 2024's Swan Upping - representing a 45% decline in two years. David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, blamed the downturn in cygnet numbers primarily on outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu). "Fortunately, there has been a decrease in reported cases of the disease in the River Thames area in recent months," he said. Young swans are weighed and measured by Mr Barber, who wears a feather in his cap, to make growth estimates, while cygnets and adult swans are examined for disease or injury. Mr Barber: "Sadly, issues of vandalism and cruelty continue to cause distressing and often fatal injuries to swans and young cygnets."Dogs that are not under control also pose a significant risk of harm and death when in the vicinity of breeding swans and their young cygnets."Last year's Swan Upping found swans had been shot at by catapults and airguns. Pollution was another problem, with some swans being found covered in engine Barber urged people to be aware of nesting environments when walking beside rivers. Swan upping started as a way of counting the birds that were valuable property - with any unmarked mute swans being Crown property.
Irish Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Warning to public after strain of bird flu detected in Ireland
A warning has been issued to the public after a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza was detected in multiple wild birds found along Ireland's west coast in recent weeks The Department of Agriculture issued a statement to the public on Thursday, warning that the H5N1 strain of avian influenza is currently circulating in wild birds, especially in breeding seabirds around Ireland. Over the last three weeks in particular, including following intensive surveillance by NPWS, and reports from others, there have been a number of cases of groups of dead wild sea birds washing up on shorelines in counties Kerry, Clare and Galway. A number have been tested by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, and gulls and Guillemot have so far been confirmed with HPAI; and many multiples of that are likely to have HPAI. In total, 25 wild birds have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2025 so far. Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a notifiable animal disease and is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system of many species of birds. It can also pose a threat to people and other animals in certain circumstances, but these types of infections are rare. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, and the HSE, have advised: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine carries out year round avian influenza surveillance sampling. In areas where HPAI has already been confirmed, it may not be necessary to collect further birds for sampling. The avian influenza virus is very contagious amongst birds and can survive for several weeks in the environment. The faeces of infected birds contains a high level of virus and so the area can remain infective irrespective of whether bird carcasses are removed from an area or not. It is not deemed appropriate for public amenity reasons to remove dead birds or to display signage, etc. e.g. on beaches or areas with frequent human footfall, it is a matter for the Local Authority. Over the past number of months, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has been undertaking intensive monitoring and surveillance with a nationwide network of regional staff, collecting information on seabirds from coastlines, key colonies and elsewhere across the island. The situation is being monitored intensively and any suspected cases reported to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine for testing. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has responsibly for avian influenza testing in Ireland. NPWS is already providing expert advice to DAFM in relation to HPAI and cases in wild birds.
