Bird flu virus spreading in UK could be worst yet, expert warns farmers

Expert warns UK farmers of potentially worst outbreak of highly infectious bird flu virus; mandatory housing order in effect. Pirbright Institute's Professor Ian Brown cautions farmers to prepare for severe impacts of HPAI H5N1, with 26 cases reported so far. Farmer Sarah Godwin voices concerns despite moving 32,000 hens indoors, emphasizing strict biosecurity measures to avoid outbreak risks.