Norfolk poultry business says bird flu vaccination only solution

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Poultry firm calls for bird flu vaccinations

Alex Dunlop and Pete CooperA poultry producer who has lost 100,000 birds to avian flu said vaccination was "the only solution" to the outbreak.

The UK's deputy chief veterinary officer, Richard Irvine, said: "Vaccination is not part of the disease policy and approach." Within the county, the highest density was in the Attleborough area, which recorded 12 cases as of Thursday last week.Poultry producer Mark Gorton said the outbreak had a "massive impact" on his businessHe said he lost 100,000 birds, which is 10% of his stock.

"Vaccination is the only solution. We vaccinate our chickens against diseases that historically would have wiped them out - [avian flu] will be the same once we're allowed to use the vaccine."All birdkeepers are legally required to keep their flocks indoors and follow stringent biosecurity measures

 

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