# [Withdrawn] Avian Influenza – UK declared free from bird flu but Chief Vet urges ongoing vigilance - GOV.UK

> The UK was declared free of avian influenza by its Chief Veterinary Officer, who said international standards had been met. She urged poultry keepers to stay vigilant as migratory birds arrive in winter. The UK experienced 26 confirmed cases between November 2020 and March 2021.

- Date: 2021-09-03 · published 2021-09-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/44952-withdrawn-avian-influenza-uk-declared-free-from-bird-flu-but-chief-vet-urges
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Regaining disease-free status can reopen export markets for UK poultry, a modest support for demand for feed inputs. The winter migration risk remains, so the outlook is uncertain.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-uk-declared-free-from-bird-flu-but-chief-vet-urges-ongoing-vigilance

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