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Montevideo, April 1st 2025 - 15:32 UTC

Tag: Yorkshire sheep influenza

  • Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 15:38 UTC

    Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire

    UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said that “while the risk to livestock remains low, I urge all animal owners to ensure scrupulous cleanliness is in place and to report any signs

    The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on premises where avian influenza had been confirmed in captive birds. Defra has introduced livestock surveillance on infected premises following the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cows in the US. 

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