UK - Bird Flu Outbreak
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What? More info please...
Moon
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5000 Turkeys to be slaughtered on one farm.....other birds such as ducks etc will also be slaughtered on the site.....
They know it is bird flu but not the N number....we wait to see if its N1 and we will know this within 24hrs...
exclusion zones set up.....
general warning to all being given out
They know it is bird flu but not the N number....we wait to see if its N1 and we will know this within 24hrs...
exclusion zones set up.....
general warning to all being given out
New Freedom
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Thanks, Moon, for the info.....
Please keep us updated!!
Please keep us updated!!
The Flying Dutchman
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<i>I've gone over to the avian flu section of my news feeds to see what I can find on the UK outbreak ~ Dutch</i>
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<b>Vets check for bird flu in Norfolk
MICHAEL POLLITT, RURAL AFFAIRS EDITOR
12 November 2007 15:49
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/News...gory=news&itemid=NOED12 Nov 2007 15:49:10:607 </center>
Officials were today investigating a suspected case of bird flu on a South Norfolk poultry holding.</b>
While the case has not been confirmed, veterinary officials held a telephone conference with industry leaders this afternoon.
It is thought that veterinary staff were alerted to possible infection in poultry near Diss.
Officials at Defra were unable to comment but said that a statement would be made later today.
The last case of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was detected in turkeys at a Bernard Matthews farm at Holton, near Halesworth, in early February. A total of 160,000 birds were slaughtered as a precaution.
Ironically, industry leaders were attending a poultry health meeting with senior officials at Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs this afternoon.
<i>I've gone over to the avian flu section of my news feeds to see what I can find on the UK outbreak ~ Dutch</i>
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<b>Vets check for bird flu in Norfolk
MICHAEL POLLITT, RURAL AFFAIRS EDITOR
12 November 2007 15:49
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/News...gory=news&itemid=NOED12 Nov 2007 15:49:10:607 </center>
Officials were today investigating a suspected case of bird flu on a South Norfolk poultry holding.</b>
While the case has not been confirmed, veterinary officials held a telephone conference with industry leaders this afternoon.
It is thought that veterinary staff were alerted to possible infection in poultry near Diss.
Officials at Defra were unable to comment but said that a statement would be made later today.
The last case of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was detected in turkeys at a Bernard Matthews farm at Holton, near Halesworth, in early February. A total of 160,000 birds were slaughtered as a precaution.
Ironically, industry leaders were attending a poultry health meeting with senior officials at Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs this afternoon.
Moon
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<b>Monday, 12 November 2007, 16:12 GMT
Fresh case of bird flu in turkeys
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7091284.stm </center>
A fresh case of bird flu has been confirmed on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, government officials say. </b>
Defra said the H5 strain had been found in turkeys at a site near Diss and a 3km exclusion zone is in place.
Further tests are taking place and a 10km surveillance zone is also in place
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<b>Monday, 12 November 2007, 16:12 GMT
Fresh case of bird flu in turkeys
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7091284.stm </center>
A fresh case of bird flu has been confirmed on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, government officials say. </b>
Defra said the H5 strain had been found in turkeys at a site near Diss and a 3km exclusion zone is in place.
Further tests are taking place and a 10km surveillance zone is also in place
The Flying Dutchman
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<b>Britain confirms new case of bird flu in eastern England
The Associated Press
Published: November 12, 2007
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/12/europe/EU-GEN-Britain-Bird-Flu.php </center>
LONDON: British officials on Monday confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in turkeys on a farm in eastern England.</b>
The department said the turkeys had tested positive for the H5 strain of the disease. It was not yet known whether it was the deadly H5NI strain, which has killed dozens of people around the world.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said a 3 kilometer (2 mile) protection zone had been set up around a farm in Diss, northeast of London, and all birds on the premises would be slaughtered.
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<b>Britain confirms new case of bird flu in eastern England
The Associated Press
Published: November 12, 2007
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/12/europe/EU-GEN-Britain-Bird-Flu.php </center>
LONDON: British officials on Monday confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in turkeys on a farm in eastern England.</b>
The department said the turkeys had tested positive for the H5 strain of the disease. It was not yet known whether it was the deadly H5NI strain, which has killed dozens of people around the world.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said a 3 kilometer (2 mile) protection zone had been set up around a farm in Diss, northeast of London, and all birds on the premises would be slaughtered.
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Turkeys slaughtered in bird flu outbreak
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=75390&in_page_id=34
More than 5,000 turkeys, ducks and geese are to be slaughtered after a outbreak of bird flu in Britain.
The case of H5 was discovered in Diss, Norfolk, but it is not known if it is the deadly N1 strain from Asia.
A secure protection zone has been set up around the farm and bird watchers are being asked to report signs of disease.
Movement of birds will be prohibited
It will be at least 24 hours before it is known if the flu H5N1.
Deputy chief vetinary officer Fred Landeg said: 'We need to determine if this the more serious flu. This seems to be a new introduction to the area.
'We are at the early stages of the investigation and everybody needs to be concerned.
'We are asking every poultry keeper to be vigilant and carry out good security measures.'
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=75390&in_page_id=34
More than 5,000 turkeys, ducks and geese are to be slaughtered after a outbreak of bird flu in Britain.
The case of H5 was discovered in Diss, Norfolk, but it is not known if it is the deadly N1 strain from Asia.
A secure protection zone has been set up around the farm and bird watchers are being asked to report signs of disease.
Movement of birds will be prohibited
It will be at least 24 hours before it is known if the flu H5N1.
Deputy chief vetinary officer Fred Landeg said: 'We need to determine if this the more serious flu. This seems to be a new introduction to the area.
'We are at the early stages of the investigation and everybody needs to be concerned.
'We are asking every poultry keeper to be vigilant and carry out good security measures.'
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<B>Turkeys slaughtered in bird flu outbreak
Monday, November 12, 2007
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=75390&in_page_id=34&ito=newsnow </center>
Turkeys will be slaughtered More than 5,000 turkeys, ducks and geese are to be slaughtered after a outbreak of bird flu in Britain. </b>
The case of H5 was discovered in Diss, Norfolk, but it is not known if it is the deadly N1 strain from Asia.
A secure protection zone has been set up around the farm and bird watchers are being asked to report signs of disease.
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<B>Turkeys slaughtered in bird flu outbreak
Monday, November 12, 2007
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=75390&in_page_id=34&ito=newsnow </center>
Turkeys will be slaughtered More than 5,000 turkeys, ducks and geese are to be slaughtered after a outbreak of bird flu in Britain. </b>
The case of H5 was discovered in Diss, Norfolk, but it is not known if it is the deadly N1 strain from Asia.
A secure protection zone has been set up around the farm and bird watchers are being asked to report signs of disease.
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<b>New Bird Flu Outbreak
Updated:16:35, Monday November 12, 2007
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-1292546,00.html?f=rss </center>
Thousands of birds are to be slaughtered after an outbreak of avian flu at a Norfolk farm.</b>
New outbreak at Norfolk farm. Preliminary tests showed that the turkeys had the H5 strain of the virus, said the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
It is not yet known whether it is a highly pathogenic form of the disease.
All 5,000 birds are expected to be culled at the farm in Diss, which has ducks and geese as well turkeys.
A 10km surveillance zone has been set up around the farm in Diss and movement of all poultry in the area has been suspended, said Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Fred Landeg.
More follows...
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<b>New Bird Flu Outbreak
Updated:16:35, Monday November 12, 2007
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-1292546,00.html?f=rss </center>
Thousands of birds are to be slaughtered after an outbreak of avian flu at a Norfolk farm.</b>
New outbreak at Norfolk farm. Preliminary tests showed that the turkeys had the H5 strain of the virus, said the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
It is not yet known whether it is a highly pathogenic form of the disease.
All 5,000 birds are expected to be culled at the farm in Diss, which has ducks and geese as well turkeys.
A 10km surveillance zone has been set up around the farm in Diss and movement of all poultry in the area has been suspended, said Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Fred Landeg.
More follows...
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<b>Bird flu outbreak prompts birds cull
Bird flu: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,5860,1131346,00.html">interactive guide</a>
David Batty and agencies
Monday November 12, 2007
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/birdflu/story/0,,2209840,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront </center>
Five thousand turkeys are being slaughtered at a farm in Norfolk following an outbreak of bird flu, the government said today.</b>
The turkeys on the farm in Diss, on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, have tested positive for the H5 strain of bird flu, according to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Tests are being carried out to see whether the turkeys have the notorious H5N1 strain of bird flu, which has killed 205 people since 2003 - mainly in Asia.
The infected farm also houses ducks and geese, which will also be slaughtered.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are being established around the infected farm. Inside these zones bird movements will be restricted and all birds must be housed or otherwise isolated from contact with wild birds.
More details to follow.
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<b>Bird flu outbreak prompts birds cull
Bird flu: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,5860,1131346,00.html">interactive guide</a>
David Batty and agencies
Monday November 12, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
http://www.guardian.co.uk/birdflu/story/0,,2209840,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront </center>
Five thousand turkeys are being slaughtered at a farm in Norfolk following an outbreak of bird flu, the government said today.</b>
The turkeys on the farm in Diss, on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, have tested positive for the H5 strain of bird flu, according to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Tests are being carried out to see whether the turkeys have the notorious H5N1 strain of bird flu, which has killed 205 people since 2003 - mainly in Asia.
The infected farm also houses ducks and geese, which will also be slaughtered.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are being established around the infected farm. Inside these zones bird movements will be restricted and all birds must be housed or otherwise isolated from contact with wild birds.
More details to follow.
The Flying Dutchman
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FWIW dept; There are 17 news articles on the news feeds at the moment - but! They are, for the most part, repeating Moon's inital report!
I'll continue to check to see if there is anything new to report (The feeds update every five minutes and uses 29K sourses to draw from).
And on a busy news event! It can drive a feller nuts! I'll tells yas! Just to try and stay current in a "fluid situation(s)"..
FWIW dept; There are 17 news articles on the news feeds at the moment - but! They are, for the most part, repeating Moon's inital report!
I'll continue to check to see if there is anything new to report (The feeds update every five minutes and uses 29K sourses to draw from).
And on a busy news event! It can drive a feller nuts! I'll tells yas! Just to try and stay current in a "fluid situation(s)"..
The Flying Dutchman
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<b>DEFRA confirms H5 bird flu case in turkey flock
12/11/2007 16:40:00
FWi
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/11/12/108269/defra-confirms-h5-bird-flu-case-in-turkey-flock.html </center>
DEFRA has today confirmed avian (bird) flu in turkeys on a unit near Diss on the Norfolk/Suffolk border after preliminary tests were positive for the H5 strain.
The premises also contain ducks and geese. All birds on the premises will be slaughtered.
Full confirmation of results, including whether or not this is H5N1 bird flu and whether the strain is high or low pathogenic will follow.</b>
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone are being established around the Infected Premises. Inside these zones bird movements will be restricted and all birds must be housed or otherwise isolated from contact with wild birds. DEFRA is also urgently considering with ornithological and other experts what wider measures may be needed.
All poultry keepers on the GB Poultry Register will be notified and the EU Commission has been informed.
Earlier this year in February, the UK saw its first H5N1 outbreak in a commercial poultry flock.
by Richard Allison (About this Author)
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<b>DEFRA confirms H5 bird flu case in turkey flock
12/11/2007 16:40:00
FWi
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/11/12/108269/defra-confirms-h5-bird-flu-case-in-turkey-flock.html </center>
DEFRA has today confirmed avian (bird) flu in turkeys on a unit near Diss on the Norfolk/Suffolk border after preliminary tests were positive for the H5 strain.
The premises also contain ducks and geese. All birds on the premises will be slaughtered.
Full confirmation of results, including whether or not this is H5N1 bird flu and whether the strain is high or low pathogenic will follow.</b>
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone are being established around the Infected Premises. Inside these zones bird movements will be restricted and all birds must be housed or otherwise isolated from contact with wild birds. DEFRA is also urgently considering with ornithological and other experts what wider measures may be needed.
All poultry keepers on the GB Poultry Register will be notified and the EU Commission has been informed.
Earlier this year in February, the UK saw its first H5N1 outbreak in a commercial poultry flock.
by Richard Allison (About this Author)
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Great catch Moon....this is exactly why I vist here first for news and info.
Sometimes I will see something going on here DAYS before it hits the MSM. Information posted here could be the vital heads-up that I need to ensure the safety of my family and myself.
Thanks again to Moon...and to everyone else keeping their ears and eyes open.
Castle
Sometimes I will see something going on here DAYS before it hits the MSM. Information posted here could be the vital heads-up that I need to ensure the safety of my family and myself.
Thanks again to Moon...and to everyone else keeping their ears and eyes open.
Castle