New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird flu

Defra has set out new measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks. Under these new changes, there will be new requirements for all bird keepers - regardless of the size of their flock - to officially register their birds. Currently only those who keep 50 or more poultry must do so.

Read more about the new measures and ensure registrations of commercial flocks are kept up-to-date here.