Bird flu lull but a rise in cases likely this winter says chief vet

Poultry breeders warning of shortage of Christmas turkeys

Poultry owners on the Isle of Man are being ‘strongly advised’ to consider their biosecurity due to the threat of a further wave of bird flu.

Government’s chief vet has told Manx Radio she’s ‘very concerned’ about the risk of the disease.

Despite a lull in cases reported on Island parts of the UK have seen a sharp rise in deaths – some poultry breeders are also warning of a possible shortage of Christmas turkeys.

Amy Beckett told Manx Radio it's approaching the time of year when viruses spread more easily: