Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 December 2005.
Avian Flu
- Question
- Further to the reply by the Lord Bach on 17 November (HL Deb, col. 1298), what further research is being undertaken into preventing an outbreak of avian flu in the United Kingdom.
- Answer
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It is known that migratory waterfowl carry a variety of avian influenza viruses, usually low pathogenic forms. The department is conducting a survey of wildfowl to establish the prevalence of carriage of avian influenza viruses in certain migratory waterfowl. The department has issued advice on minimising the direct or indirect contact between wild birds and domestic birds.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2454; 676 c147WA
- Session
- 2005-06
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- Subjects
- Disease control Research Avian influenza
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