It is now a legal requirement for all birdkeepers within the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) to follow ‘strict biosecurity measures' to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size
UFU president William Irvine said the union is 'appalled' by the actions of some within the farming community
Defra said the Government had inherited the laboratories in 'poor condition' and warned the current state of the facilities posed a 'significant risk to Britain's farmers and human health'
It is after two instances of BTV-3 infected animals being moved into Gwynedd and Ynys Mon
Vladut Boberschi was handed a 12-month community order with conditions to work 150 hours unpaid while receiving a £150 fine