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.
We have just finished preparing a 15-month-old Norfolk Black stag for our dinner tomorrow. He had a good life free-ranging around the paddocks and hopefully took the opportunity to enjoy the varied diet. He has a proportionate amount of fat in all the right places, a good meat-to-bone ratio, and certainly looks good in the roasting tin. It is always a…
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…
As you will probably be aware outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) have been confirmed in poultry and wild birds in several countries across Europe. Please follow the link below to the DEFRA website where they offer guidance and advice. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-protect-poultry-against-avian-flu More information on the situation in England can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#biosecurity More information about Avian Influenza – including biosecurity…