Routine veterinary investigation at poultry premises in East Anglia
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A routine veterinary investigation is ongoing at two poultry premises in East Anglia into the possible presence of notifiable avian disease, Defra has confirmed today.
Animal Health began the investigation late on Tuesday evening (24 February). Laboratory tests are ongoing and there is no conclusion yet. However, laboratory results so far have confirmed the presence of an avian influenza virus, and that it is neither H5 nor H7.
Restrictions remain in place on the premises while the investigation continues. No further precautionary restrictions are considered necessary in the area at present.
Routine veterinary investigations into notifiable diseases occur on a regular basis. It is a legal requirement to notify the Animal Health agency of the possibility of such diseases whenever these cannot be ruled out by a vet or an animal keeper as part of the diagnosis of illness in animals or birds.
Further information
- Avian influenza information on Defra website
- Health Protection Agency information
- Food Standards Agency
- Information is available from the Defra Helpline (08459 33 55 77) - see current opening hours. Bird keepers can also call the Animal Health recorded information line for the latest updates on 0844 884 4600.
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