Officials in the UK reported that further testing confirmed no additional cases of avian influenza among sheep after one ewe tested positive, which has been humanely culled to avoid risk. Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss emphasized the importance of biosecurity and hygiene among animal owners. While no human transmission has occurred, experts warn that ongoing infections in mammals raise concerns about potential adaptations. Agencies, including the UKHSA, are monitoring the situation closely and prepared to respond rapidly to any human cases.
In the UK, officials said further testing of the rest of the sheep's flock has found no other infections. The one infected ewe has been humanely culled to mitigate further risk and to "enable extensive testing."
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