Approval sought to trial avian
flu vaccines
An application has been lodged with government for a new genetically modified organism (GMO) as part of a veterinary clinical trial aimed at tackling avian influenza in UK poultry.
The proposal, applied for jointly by DEFRA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), seeks consent to test a modified herpesvirus of turkey (HVT) vaccine designed to protect turkeys against high-pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI).
Scientists involved note that the vector virus is non-pathogenic and has a limited host range, making it a secure platform for trial use.
If approved, the trial would mark a significant step forward in developing vaccines against future outbreaks of avian disease.
Upcoming CAFRE farmer events
CAFRE is running a series of events from mid-January to update farmers on the Sustainable Agriculture Programme.
These sessions will outline the latest changes to the Farm Sustainability Payment, land eligibility criteria and the new Farm Sustainability Standards. Farmers will also receive updates on all other schemes.
The first three events will take place on:
19 January 2026 at Greenmount Campus21 January at Loughry Campus22 January at Enniskillen CampusEach venue will host two sessions: an afternoon meeting beginning at 2.00pm, followed by an evening session at 7.30pm.
After the main presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with CAFRE advisers on a one-to-one basis to discuss individual queries.
Approval sought to trial avian
flu vaccines
An application has been lodged with government for a new genetically modified organism (GMO) as part of a veterinary clinical trial aimed at tackling avian influenza in UK poultry.
The proposal, applied for jointly by DEFRA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), seeks consent to test a modified herpesvirus of turkey (HVT) vaccine designed to protect turkeys against high-pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI).
Scientists involved note that the vector virus is non-pathogenic and has a limited host range, making it a secure platform for trial use.
If approved, the trial would mark a significant step forward in developing vaccines against future outbreaks of avian disease.
Upcoming CAFRE farmer events
CAFRE is running a series of events from mid-January to update farmers on the Sustainable Agriculture Programme.
These sessions will outline the latest changes to the Farm Sustainability Payment, land eligibility criteria and the new Farm Sustainability Standards. Farmers will also receive updates on all other schemes.
The first three events will take place on:
19 January 2026 at Greenmount Campus21 January at Loughry Campus22 January at Enniskillen CampusEach venue will host two sessions: an afternoon meeting beginning at 2.00pm, followed by an evening session at 7.30pm.
After the main presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with CAFRE advisers on a one-to-one basis to discuss individual queries.
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