Written question asked by Earl Cathcart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Thursday, 17 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Avian Influenza: Poultry
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for the vaccination of hens against bird flu.
- Answer
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The vaccination of poultry and captive birds, excluding those in licensed zoos in England, against avian influenza is not currently permitted. While vaccination is not a viable option at present, Defra continues to explore the potential for use of vaccination as a preventative measure for avian influenza through the work of the cross-Government and industry avian influenza vaccination task force. The task force published an interim statement on 7 March 2025 (copy attached), and will publish a more detailed report in summer 2025.
As part of this work, Defra and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate will continue to monitor the development and availability of vaccines for their utility in preventing and responding to avian influenza outbreaks as they are put forward for market authorisation by vaccine manufacturers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL6481
- Session
- 2024-26
- Attachment
- Vaccination of birds joint statement
- Subjects
- Poultry Vaccination Avian influenza
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- 2025-09-05 21:55:48 +0100
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