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H6N1 low pathogenic Avian Influenza now confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia
Further laboratory tests have now confirmed that the H6N1 avian influenza virus present at two poultry premises in East Anglia is of low pathogenicity.
This means that the routine restrictions put in place while the investigations were ongoing are no longer required and have now been lifted as the presence of a statutory notifiable disease has been ruled out.
The H6 serotype of avian influenza virus has been found in wild birds in Europe as well as in poultry in previous years. However, to date, H6 has not been found to be highly pathogenic.
It is important that poultry keepers remain vigilant by looking for any signs of disease in their birds. Any concerns should be reported immediately to their local vet or reported to the Animal Health Agency so that statutory notifiable disease can be ruled out promptly.
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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