Bird flu will undoubtedly hit Britain, veterinary group warns

AVIAN flu will “undoubtedly” be carried to Britain by migrating birds, the president of the British Veterinary Association warned yesterday.

The virus, which can infect poultry, has already spread into Russia.

Dr Bob McCracken said: “Wild birds that have migratory pathways over Europe and the UK will become infected. It is inevitable that bird flu will be carried to this country by migrating birds.”