Avian Influenza: Disease Control
Lords · Question HL3900 · Tabled 8 Jan 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken in the UK, or working with international partners, to address animal management practices known to be higher risk for the emergence or transmission of avian flu.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 16 Jan 2025
Stringent biosecurity is key to protecting the health and welfare of poultry and other captive birds and is critical to preventing disease spread during an avian influenza outbreak. Defra has published guidance and together with the Animal and Plant Healt...