A new ‘severe strain’ of bird flu is spreading across Europe in the latest H5N8 outbreaks. Areas have been sealed off in an effort to contain the spread.
The virus has been reported in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Holland, Denmark and Croatia.
Farmers across Europe have been told to keep flocks contained to stop them getting infected while protection zones are being set up.
Poultry farmers across the region have been told to keep their birds inside to protect against the dangerous strain of bird flu.