Will Bird Flu Steal Christmas?

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Charlotte Smith investigates the outbreak, vaccines, and if bird flu will steal Christmas.

Charlotte Smith investigates why the outbreak has got so bad, why vaccines are not being used, and if bird flu will steal Christmas.

The UK is suffering its worst ever outbreak of avian flu.  Wild birds are being badly hit and are spreading the virus to farmed poultry. Once bird flu gets on a farm, the entire flock must be culled. Turkey producers are struggling and fear there may be shortage at Christmas. The poultry industry is in crisis, with farmers going out of business.  Charlotte Smith investigates why the outbreak has got so bad, why vaccines are not being used, and if bird flu will steal Christmas. 

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