Bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Lincolnshire
by Kevin Rawlinson from on (#25HCQ)
Defra says H5N8 strain found at farm near Louth housing 5,000 birds, with protection zone now in place around facility
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a turkey farm housing more than 5,000 birds in Lincolnshire.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Friday the H5N8 strain had been found at the farm near Louth. The virus has been circulating in mainland Europe.
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