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Multiple cases of avian flu confirmed in Devon
All birds at both premises will be humanely culled, and protection and surveillance zones of 3km and 10km have been places around each.
A second premises has been identified in Teignbridge.

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in Tedburn St Mary, Devon on 13 April 2022.

Disease control zones have been placed around the premises, near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, and all birds on the premises will be humanely culled. 

H5N1 avian influenza was first confirmed near Tedburn St Mary at a premises on 6 April 2022, and all birds have been humanely culled, with disease control zones placed around the area. 

This latest case brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza incidents in England to 95. 

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is reminding owners of the importance of following strict biosecurity measures and continuing to keeping birds indoors. 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.