Animal Welfare

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:07 pm on 7 February 2023.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 2:07, 7 February 2023

Thank you. As you know, we've had a continual outbreak of avian influenza across the UK over the past 16 to 17 months now. You're quite right, it's something that officials are working very closely on in relation to the findings from APHA because I don't think it's something that we've seen—I certainly hadn't been aware of it probably five years ago. So, I think it is something that is evolving—that's not the right word. So, if there is more information to come forward, I'll certainly be happy to share, but I know, again, that the interim chief veterinary officer is very keen to see what we can learn from that data.