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Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana on Feb. 8, 2022. The outbreak is also taking a heavy toll in Canada and Europe.

The Conversation

Poultry restriction zones imposed in Co Fermanagh after bird flu cases detected in Monaghan

"The infected premises lies close to the border between Monaghan and Fermanagh."

Belfast Live

Fears that Christmas turkeys could be affected by bird flu as restriction zones in place

“Everyone needs to be on high alert now in order to protect the industry and ensure confidence food safety within the poultry sector."

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Avian flu set to deal killer blow to turkey farmers at Christmas

Hard-hit producers who have lost tens of thousands of pounds after culling stock now fear they may not be able to continue

The Guardian - UK

Dead white pelican found on grounds of San Diego Safari Park tests positive for bird flu

SAN DIEGO — A wild bird found dead on the grounds of San Diego Zoo Safari Park has tested positive for a bird flu that has swept across the country, sickening millions of wild birds and commercial poultry since the beginning of the year.

Tribune News Service

Iceland freezes prices across frozen turkeys ahead of Christmas

Frozen turkey prices have risen by 32% this festive season as the UK continues to experience one of the worst cases of bird flu.

Daily Record

Martin Mere wetland centre reopens after bird flu outbreak

The centre has been closed for over a month

Liverpool Echo

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Bird flu is a huge problem now – but we’re just one mutation away from it getting much worse

If bird flu jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, says Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

US farms lobby to use ‘cruellest’ killing method as bird flu rages

Controversial killing method could become preferred option despite vets saying it should only be used as a last resort

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu: Rare black swan ‘Bruce’ dies in East London as ‘UK’s largest ever’ outbreak spreads

Volunteers describe bird flu outbreak as ‘devastating’

Evening Standard

Fears rising over egg shortage as millions of chickens culled due to bird flu epidemic

Around 48million chickens around UK have been culled as Government moves to contain avian influenza outbreak

Chronicle Live

A near-record bird flu outbreak means you'll likely have a harder time finding a Thanksgiving turkey this year—and you'll probably pay more

The average price of a whole frozen turkey is up nearly 75 cents per pound over last year. The reason: a bad season of bird flu that could end up as one for the history books.

Fortune

Bird flu lockdown: Poultry forced to stay indoors after record-breaking spread of virus

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES: New national housing measures for farmers and smallholders regarding the keeping of poultry and captive birds have come into force today - here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror

Laws to keep all poultry inside introduced amid UK bird flu outbreak

The regulations are being introduced today (Monday) in attempts to limit the concerning outbreak

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Daily Mirror

Health chiefs 'running emergency drills' in case bird flu spreads among humans

The bird flu virus that is causing havoc for poultry farming could spread to humans and Whitehall officials have reportedly said that emergency drills are being practiced in case it should happen

Wales Online

Iceland launches turkey insurance to guarantee meat for your Christmas meal

There are fears of a shortage thanks to supply issues and bird flu

Liverpool Echo

The centre closed yesterday amid concerns over the spread of the disease

Dublin Live

Fears grow that Christmas turkeys could be affected by deadly bird flu outbreak

Turkey supplies could be limited ahead of Christmas if Irish poultry becomes infected

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Axios

The bird flu could make it harder to find a large turkey for Thanksgiving

"It's going to be there, maybe smaller, but it'll be there."

ABC News

Bird flu outbreak in UK prompts all poultry to be kept indoors 'until further notice'. What is avian influenza and should we be worried?

The country faces its largest-ever outbreak of avian flu, with 200 confirmed cases in the past 12 months.

The Independent UK

UK will have enough turkeys for Christmas despite bird flu, minister insists

From November 7, birdkeepers in England will be legally required to house their poultry indoors in a bid to tackle the spread of bird flu.

Manchester Evening News

Farmer who lost 10,000 turkeys due to bird flu warns of shortages this Christmas

Stock levels of turkey and geese for winter 2023 are also at risk

Daily Mirror

All turkeys and chickens must be kept indoors in England in bird flu outbreak

The UK's chief veterinary officer has ramped up mandatory housing measures for birds and poultry, meaning that from next week it will be a legal requirement to keep them indoors

Wales Online

All poultry and captive birds in England must be kept inside as bird flu rules tightened

The UK has been battling the largest ever outbreak of avian influenza, with more than 200 cases confirmed since late October 2021

The Independent UK

‘Devastating’: Bird flu forces farmer to cull 10,000 Christmas turkeys

‘Even the big people are getting absolutely hammered by this,’ says Steve Childerhouse

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