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<p>It is important to note that, according to Great Britain's Notifiable Avian Disease
Control Strategy, avian flu vaccination, barring those in licensed English zoos, is
currently not permitted for poultry and captive birds. These steps represent our commitment
to maintaining animal and public health.</p><p>In response to France's commitments
on its autumn 2023 avian flu vaccination programme, my department has formed a task
force to explore broader vaccination use as a preventive measure against avian influenza.</p><p>This
group, consisting of Government and industry experts, will formulate potential domestic
strategies, with considerations for trade impact and necessary mitigations to prevent
trade barriers, potentially including suspension of import of animals and animal products
from France. All proposed changes will be backed by robust risk assessments.</p>
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