
BBC News, Yorkshire
Gety picturesthe world The first case of bird flu in sheep in the UK was found, and the country’s chief veterinarian confirmed.
The exact location of the farm was not disclosed, but a government spokesman said that the case was determined at a site in Yorkshire where bird flu in captive birds was confirmed.
The spokesperson said that the individual infected sheep “were executed” and no other cases were found between the herd after “an intense test.”
They added, “There is no evidence indicating an increase in a risk to the population of livestock in the country,” they added.
Christine Midolmis, chief veterinarian in the United Kingdom, said that “strict” measures had been developed to prevent the spread of additional disease.
“While the risk of livestock is still low, I urge all animal owners to ensure that fine hygiene is in place and to inform any signs of infection to the plant’s health agency immediately,” she added.
“The risks are very low”
Bird flu, also known as bird influenza or H5N1, is a disease caused by a virus that affects birds and sometimes other animals.
A government spokesman said that there have been a “small number” of bird flu in the United Kingdom since 2021.
Each tape was without symptoms, although they warned that the infection “could be dangerous.”
Infections were discovered in people who “had a long and close connection with a large number of affected birds.”
The spokesman said that the disease continued to infect new mammals and spread between them, “increasing the opportunities that the virus should develop.”
“Anxiety is that these changes in the virus may allow them at some point to spread easily among people.”
“The current evidence” indicates that the bird influenza viruses that we see around the world do not spread easily to people. “
“The risk of bird flu to the general public is still very low,” added Dr. Chand.
The Ministry of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said 1.78 million birds and prisoners were executed Between November and February due to the spread of the disease throughout the United Kingdom.
A government spokesman said that the affected sheep were a female who was showing signs of mastitis, an inflammation of the huge tissues.
The spokesman added that the infected shine had tested negative for bird flu.
While this is the first time that this virus has been reported in a sheep anywhere in the world, bird flu is previously discovered in cattle in other countries, according to Defra.
According to the US Public Health Agency, CDC Centers (CDC), cases were previously found in the United States in dairy cows.
Gety picturesThe National Assembly of sheep (NSA), which represents the views and interests of sheep producers in the United Kingdom, said that mixing different animals “is doubtful at the best times, but should be avoided when England is subject to a period of compulsory housing measures of poultry due to influenza outbreak.”
A spokesman added that the Yorkshire farm, where the case was found, was small, as sheep and poultry were kept together.
“The positive issue” is not a threat to food safety for consumers. “
“Farmers are concerned that bird influenza has been found in a sheep,” said Tom Bradcho, President of the National Farmers Union.
“This is still one case in what is understood to be a herd of the backyard, and no other infection has been found among the remaining sheep.
“Commercial producers continue to do everything in their power to protect their animals by following strict biological measures.
“While the risks to the population of livestock in the country are still low, it is so important for all guards of poultry, livestock, sheep and goats to maintain high standards of biological security and are still vigilant to any signs of the disease.”
Defra was placed England in the “bird protection protection zone” to prevent and prevent bird flu.
Thirteen areas also witnessed mandatory residential measures, which stipulate that the birds be kept inside.
They are Cheshire, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Heerfordshire, Lancashire, MERSEYSIDE, Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Shropshire, Suffolk, Worlestershire, and York.
Food Standards Agency said that poultry and poultry products are properly cooked, including eggs, have been safe to eat.
