Government 'concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period

The Government is continuing to monitor bird flu in flocks after three confirmed outbreaks early in the high risk period, the Agriculture Minister has said.

Martin Heydon said it was of concern that the outbreaks had been confirmed early in the high risk period for avian influenza, which runs from October until April.

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