Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 33218

Avian Influenza: Vaccination

Tabled: 24 February 2025

Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to trial Avian Flu vaccinations in poultry farms in Devon.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

Defra have established a cross-government and industry taskforce to explore potential for use of vaccination as a preventive measure for avian influenza. In conjunction with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), Defra will continue to monitor the de...

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