Avian Influenza: Animal Housing
Commons · Question 56530 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to reintroduce housing measures should avian influenza risk levels increase.
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 5 Jun 2025
During periods of increased risk of avian influenza Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) mandating enhanced biosecurity, with or without mandatory housing, are utilised to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring. The risk of avian i...