LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT AVIAN INFLUENZA
17th December 2024: More cases confirmed in Norfolk and Yorkshire.
17th November 2024 - The APHA have announced that an outbreak of H5N1 has been confirmed at premises near St Ives in Cornwall.
More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england
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How to care for your flock during a Bird flu restriction
Our Ask Phill video number 6 sets out our top tips for taking stock and preparing yourself and your flock to beat Bird Flu this winter (filmed in 2017).
Some of the products mentioned are no longer available so please visit Avian Influenza page for the latest.
It seems to be the case that every winter we have a Bird flu announcement or lock-down period. This is where we are being told by The Animal & Plant Health Agency (under DEFRA) to keep up with bio-security measures and remain vigilant to keep our birds safe or contain them within a covered run area.
For more information on recognising Bird Flu, how to deal with it and what APHA mean when they say Protection Zone; Surveillance Zone; Housing Order; etc - visit our page Bird Flu Hints & Tips
