By Neale McQuistin Housing restrictions for poultry, that were introduced in mid-December due to the threat of Avian Influenza (AI), were lifted at midnight last night (March 31). However, with a new case recorded in Cheshire last week, poultry keepers are urged to keep strict biosecurity measures in place and ensure contact between poultry and wild birds is prevented. The Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) requiring enhanced biosecurity will remain in force across GB but yesterday was the last day poultry needed to be housed. NFU Scotland’s poultry policy manager Penny Middleton said: “The decision to lift the requirement for all poultry keepers, large and small, to house their birds is great news. It reflects the hard work put in by all poultry keepers in complying with the rules and reflects the reduced risk Avian Influenza (AI) now presents.
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