Bird keepers urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures are lifted
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across the UK to help stop the spread of bird flu, have now been lifted.
Categories: avian flu
Avian influenza - new housing measures start today
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain.
Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds
People are being urged not to pick up sick or dead birds. People who find dead swans, geese or ducks or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, should report them to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77.
