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Poultry housing order declared in East Anglia
Poultry keepers are encouraged to use the upcoming days to prepare for the new housing measures.
The move follows an increase of avian influenza cases in the region.

New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex will come into force on Wednesday (12 October), making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers in these hotspots to keep their flocks indoor.

The move follows a decision by the UK's chief veterinary officer Dr Christine Middlemiss, following an increase in avian influenza cases in the region. Since the start of September, the disease has been identified at 16 premises in the affected areas, as well as in wild birds.

Dr Middlemiss urges all bird keepers in the affected regions to use the upcoming days to prepare for the housing measures, including taking steps to safeguard animal welfare, consult their vet and expand housing where necessary.

She said: “We are seeing a growing number of bird flu cases on commercial farms and in backyard birds across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, and expect the risk to continue rise over the coming months as migratory birds return to the UK.

“We are now taking further action to help protect flocks from this highly infectious and devastating disease. Keepers in these hotspots must continue to follow strict biosecurity standards to protect their flock, and should use the next few days to prepare and move their birds indoors.”

The new housing measures build on the strengthened biosecurity measures introduced as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) last month, covering Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

It comes as the UK continues to face its largest ever outbreak of avian influenza. Since last October, more than 160 cases of the virus have been identified. 

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The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."