Avian Influenza Debate
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Philip Hollobone
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(10 years ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
The chief veterinary officer has been clear that we do not know the precise causes of the disease and where it has emerged from, and we will be undertaking that work over the coming weeks.
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
I understand from the statement that this case was found on a duck breeding farm. Do we know whether it was a duck or ducks that were affected, as opposed to some other form of poultry? As the Secretary of State addresses the House, is it the case that no recorded cases of avian flu in either a chicken or a turkey have been presented to her?
Elizabeth Truss
My understanding and the advice I have received from the chief veterinary officer is that only ducks were affected in this case.