Bird Flu still with us

  Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Dartington, South Hams, Devon. Poultry housing measures have been lifted but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remains in place as the risk of avian influenza from wild birds continues. Keepers must follow the enhanced mandatory biosecurity guidance available on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu […]

One more week of Flockdown

APHA have just announced that the housing requirement will be lifted on Monday 2nd May — but strict mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place for all birds.   We know it has been a tough time for many. This is just a start of the easing process. We are advised to prepare our outdoor […]

Stop the Spread

Due to the current avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak, maintaining effective biosecurity has never been more critical. Find out what you can do to keep your birds free of the disease by registering for one of Defra’s ‘stop the spread’ webinars. Leading Defra epidemiologists and veterinary professionals will host these live events. They’ll cover: the […]

Are you secure?

Do you know the signs of #BirdFlu? See APHA’s list of signs here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu… Contact your vet immediately if you suspect #AvianInfluenza. It is a legal requirement to report it to APHA if you are in England, Wales or Scotland. Unfortunately, as of 29th December 2021, there are now 65 confirmed cases of Avian Influenza […]