The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed the first case of bird flu (H5N1) detected in a single sheep on a Yorkshire farm. Although this is a novel finding, it isn't unprecedented, as avian influenza has affected livestock in other regions. DEFRA stated there is no added risk to the livestock population in the UK, emphasizing robust biosecurity measures to contain potential spread. Authorities also reassured the public that the current strains of avian flu do not pose a significant risk to human health.
"While this is the first time this virus has been reported in a sheep, it is not the first time influenza of avian origin has been detected in livestock in other countries."
"We have confirmed the detection of influenza of avian origin in a single sheep on a farm in Yorkshire. Strict biosecurity measures have been implemented to prevent the further spread of disease."
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