H5N6 Avian Influenza Prevention Zone – England Following findings of bird flu in South Dorset and Warwickshire, Defra has introduced a national ‘Avian Influenza Prevention Zone’ (AIPZ) covering the whole of England. This national zone replaces the AIPZ put in place for South Dorset on 12th January 2018.
There have been 3 deaths attributed to’avian flu’ in wild swans somewhere in Dorset. This has yet to be confirmed by an announcement from DEFRA, and as yet there are no restrictions in place. It would be prudent to start thinking now about how you are going to manage your poultry if restrictions are imposed.
With Avian Flu now confirmed in Louth in Lincolnshire I doubt anyone will be surprised to hear that DEFRA has as a precaution banned all gatherings. Do look on the DEFRA website to ensure you are familiar with current guidance and to check you are undertaking the requirements. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/poultry-gatherings-suspended-following-avian-flu-case 1. The ban on gatherings of chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese applies in England, Scotland and…
Federation Show – Thanks Some exhibitors understandably stayed away because of Avian Flu, and the outbreak certainly had an impact on the number of visitors attending the show. However, all things considered, it was a great show and a credit to the hard-working team of volunteers who beavered away behind the scenes in difficult circumstances to make it such a success. …
With outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) confirmed in poultry and wild birds in several countries across Europe the government has imposed a ‘lock down’ of all poultry. As a responsible poultry keeper you have to undertake all that is reasonable, and for most this means keeping their birds locked in. For birds used to free ranging this can…