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APHA provides science evidence quickly leading to the first detection of bird ‘flu in the United Kingdom

Posted by: Ian Brown, Sharon Brookes and Kirsty Line, Posted on: 22 December 2020 - Categories: Viral diseases

This year has seen the earlier than expected arrival of Highly Pathogenic H5 Avian Influenza Virus which is infecting both wild birds and poultry on small holdings and commercial production units. Find out how APHA detects and reacts to a bird ‘flu outbreak in the United Kingdom.