Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 27982

Avian Influenza: Vaccination

Tabled: 3 February 2025
Answered: 6 February 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has plans to introduce a vaccination programme for avian influenza.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The vaccination of poultry and captive birds excluding those in licensed zoos in England against avian influenza is not currently permitted. However, Defra continue to invest in avian influenza research, and we continue to monitor the current situation an...
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