<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Bird flu Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:06:33 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu latest as major update issued over UK turkeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2178445_1.jpg"/><br><br>UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said the trials "have the potential to be a really valuable additional tool in helping us protect birds from infection".<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:14:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Ciaran McGrath]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Bird flu, Health (section), Vaccine, UK turkey vaccination, avian influenza trial, biosecurity measures, UK turkey vaccination trial, avian influenza</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2178445_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Turkeys are taking part in an avian flu vaccine trial (FILE PIC)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2178445_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Turkeys are taking part in an avian flu vaccine trial (FILE 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conservation, Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai, Mae Taeng, Mae Rim, contact tracing, cremated, buried, euthanised, Monthien Khanasawat, sedated claims, Peta</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/78/590x/2175323_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Visitors to the wildlife park are now being monitored after possible exposure]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Anadolu Agency via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/78/237x141/2175323_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Visitors to the wildlife park are now being monitored after possible exposure]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Anadolu Agency via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bodies piling up' as suspected bird flu kills dozens of swans near millions of homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2174162_1.jpg"/><br><br>A mysterious tragedy unfolds in London's waterways as dozens of swans are found lifeless, casting a shadow over aspects of the city's wildlife and health <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:23:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Michael D. Carroll]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Bird flu, London, Nature (section), bird flu outbreak, dead swans, Canary Wharf, avian influenza investigation</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2174162_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a suspected bird flu outbreak after discovering dead swans (stock)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2174162_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a suspected bird flu outbreak after discovering dead swans (stock)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Most infectious flu outbreaks yet’ sparks pandemic warning — 92 in UK since October]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2165503_1.jpg"/><br><br>A highly pathogenic strain means outbreaks in the last four months have already surpassed last year's total.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Hanna Geissler]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Bird flu, Farming, Bird flu outbreaks, Highly Pathogenic Asian Influenza, Professor Ian Brown, Avian virology research.</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2165503_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The virus could cause a pandemic if it mutates to become more transmissible]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2165503_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The virus could cause a pandemic if it mutates to become more transmissible]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandemic warning as disease expert names three viruses 'poised' to spread in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2155250_1.jpg"/><br><br>He warned: "Old viruses are constantly evolving."<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Fiona Callingham]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Flu, Bird flu, Flu jab, Vaccine, Coronavirus, Monkeypox</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2155250_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An infectious diseases expert warned of three viruses that could pose a threat this year]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2155250_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An infectious diseases expert warned of three viruses that could pose a threat this year]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu outbreak confirmed in the UK as 1.8-mile protection zone declared]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2155503_1.jpg"/><br><br>The cases were confirmed on January 8. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Alice Scarsi,Aaron Newbury]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Bird flu, Health (section)</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2155503_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(file picture) There has been an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Nottinghamshire]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2155503_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[(file picture) There has been an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Nottinghamshire]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farmers furious as 'misleading' supermarkets flog EU turkeys this Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2149720_1.jpg"/><br><br>Manufacturers have been urged to make it easier for Brits to see where products come from.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:51:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jon King]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Christmas, Bird flu, European Union, Food (section), Christmas dinner, Christmas turkey supply, bird flu</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2149720_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Some UK supermarkets have turned to the EU to top up turkey supplies hit by an 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bird flu hits supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2149042_1.jpg"/><br><br>More than 5% of the UK's Christmas poultry flock are thought to have been culled since the start of October, creating shortages for the upcoming roast dinner.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:31:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Phoebe Hennell]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Supermarkets, Bird flu, Christmas Shopping, UK supermarkets, European turkeys, bird flu, Christmas supply.</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2149042_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[If you specifically want a British turkey, make sure to check the label]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail 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