Avian Influenza: Vaccination
Commons · Question 27982 · Tabled 3 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has plans to introduce a vaccination programme for avian influenza.
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 6 Feb 2025
The vaccination of poultry and captive birds excluding those in licensed zoos in England against avian influenza is not currently permitted. However, Defra continue to invest in avian influenza research, and we continue to monitor the current situation an...