02-11-2021, 03:34 PM
02-11-2021, 04:47 PM
There's one in Worcestershire too.-
The following case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises in England:
near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire (rescue centre - captive birds - non-poultry)
The following case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises in England:
near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire (rescue centre - captive birds - non-poultry)
04-11-2021, 12:32 AM
Updated today:-
Updated guidance to reflect that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across Great Britain. A case of avian influenza H5N1 has also been confirmed in birds at a premises in the Angus constituency in Scotland.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influe...0Y#history
Updated guidance to reflect that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across Great Britain. A case of avian influenza H5N1 has also been confirmed in birds at a premises in the Angus constituency in Scotland.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influe...0Y#history
24-11-2021, 06:07 PM
Bad news for chicken keepers!
Due to the worsening bird flu situation across the UK, from Monday 29 November all bird-keepers across the UK will be legally required to keep their birds indoors and follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.
In a joint statement, the UK’s four Chief Veterinary Officers said:
“We have taken swift action to limit the spread of the disease and are now planning to introduce a legal requirement for all poultry and captive bird-keepers to keep their birds housed or otherwise separate from wild birds.
“Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, from Monday 29 November onwards you will be legally required to keep your birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds. We have not taken this decision lightly, taking this action now is the best way to protect your birds from this highly
Due to the worsening bird flu situation across the UK, from Monday 29 November all bird-keepers across the UK will be legally required to keep their birds indoors and follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.
In a joint statement, the UK’s four Chief Veterinary Officers said:
“We have taken swift action to limit the spread of the disease and are now planning to introduce a legal requirement for all poultry and captive bird-keepers to keep their birds housed or otherwise separate from wild birds.
“Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, from Monday 29 November onwards you will be legally required to keep your birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds. We have not taken this decision lightly, taking this action now is the best way to protect your birds from this highly
25-11-2021, 06:23 PM
Thank you Veggie - I've shared this with my village's facebook group for awareness. I didn't know until you mentioned it here.
25-11-2021, 07:38 PM
This is the Official page https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu with daily updates.
03-12-2021, 02:04 PM
Map of outbreaks and At risk areas. https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap...PXUgEik258
09-12-2021, 10:39 AM
09-12-2021, 11:05 AM
Thanks Veggie, alarming news
09-12-2021, 12:23 PM
A white tailed eagle has been found dead on Skye (I think, starting to doubt my location choice) that has tested positive for avian influenza. Very sad. But it’s bound to happen.