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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually.
Rules food businesses should follow for any meat produced from poultry or farmed game birds originating within a disease control zone.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of plague.
All bird keepers should continue good biosecurity practice and be vigilant for signs of disease to keep their birds safe from avian influenza.
How to be approved as a compartment that meets EU or GB enhanced standards by protecting your poultry farm or hatchery against disease.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial recently housed poultry on 19 October 2022.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 14 October 2022.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 9 November 2022.
Public health principles to support planning for events and mass gatherings during the current mpox outbreak.
To better understand Mpox and its spread within the UK, VDEC developed an immunoassay to assess immune responses to Mpox infection and new vaccines.
Varicella immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial housed poultry on 2 November 2022.
How and when you must register as a bird keeper (including for any birds you keep as pets).
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 16 October 2022.
The task force will explore options and develop recommendations for the use of vaccination of poultry to prevent the spread of bird flu in the UK.
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