Reuters : declared in Swedish authorities says bird flu found at hen farm

Bird flu was detected at a Swedish hen farm in December 2016 and has also been found in several wild birds in the country. STOCKHOLM An outbreak of H5N8 bird flu has been detected at a hen farm near the town of Nykoping in eastern Sweden, the country's board of agriculture said on Tuesday. All or parts of the hen population would be destroyed, the agriculture board said in a statement. The authorities have taken steps to contain the outbreak of the disease, imposing a three km safety perimeter and banning visits to the farm. Sweden eased restrictions on bird farms earlier this month.

Congress, WHO sound the alarm over pandemic bird flu or avian flu in China

House Republicans sounded the alarm Friday over an avian flu threat that's cresting in China, saying it underscores the need to finish and vet an overdue plan for responding to pandemic flu at home. The H7N9 avian influenza virus mainly affects people who have been exposed to live poultry. "It will be important to study the human cases in detail to track any changes in the virus and to be on alert for heightened human transmission risks." "Avian viruses have to evolve adaptations to the human body to become efficient at spreading between humans," Dr. Adalja said. Twelve of the 15 infected persons had been exposed to live poultry, and one was exposed to live poultry sold by street vendors.


Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailMost bird flu curbs in Wales are to be lifted this weekend. Poultry keepers with 50 birds or more must register their flocks on the Poultry Register. "We must also ensure we all comply and respect the biosecurity measures put in place by poultry or other captive bird keepers," she added. (Photo: Claire McKie)In the past five weeks just one identified case of bird flu in wild birds has been confirmed in the UK – a Mute Swan in Somerset. Rules for England's poultry keepers were brought in line with Wales and Scotland earlier this month.


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