In the UK, the specter of avian influenza looms large, posing a severe threat to native poultry breeds such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, according to a report from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust highlighted in a recent Guardian article. This alarming situation necessitates immediate and decisive action to safeguard these vital breeds. The disease, which originated in Asian poultry farms, has now escalated to affect mammals and even shown instances in humans, though human-to-human transmission has not been observed. The article emphasizes the crucial role of stringent biosecurity measures, including the use of DEFRA-approved disinfectants like SANI-99™ for AGRI, in combating the spread of this notifiable disease. For poultry farmers and breed conservationists, the stakes could not be higher as they race to protect the UK’s agricultural heritage and prevent catastrophic losses.

Read the full article and understand the implications of this ongoing crisis [here](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/17/uk-native-poultry-under-threat-as-bird-flu-takes-hold-worldwide).