By Bird flu outbreak forces cull at Grimsby farm
A poultry farm in Grimsby has been forced to cull all of the birds after the site fell victim to a suspected outbreak of bird flu.
The decision has been made to prevent the spread of the virus.
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu rarely passes onto humans but could be dangerous to humans if caught.
The risk to the general public is currently considered to be low.
England has recorded a spike in bird flu outbreaks recently, with 78 in the past few weeks.
Lincolnshire confirmed its first case on December 11.
Outbreaks have been recorded in Louth, North Somercotes and East Lindsey.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs said “arrangements have been put in place to stop poultry or eggs from leaving the Grimsby farm.”
