Avian Flu ....

Animal and Plant Health Agency

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Avian influenza H5N1 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been found at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex. More information about the latest situation which includes biosecurity advice for bird keepers is available on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu

Animal and Plant Health Agency
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The risk of #AvianInfluenza in GB has increased.
It’s ‘high’ in wild birds
It’s ‘medium’ in poultry and captive birds with poor biosecurity.
Keeping your birds away from wild birds and their faeces is vital to protect their health. This applies to all bird keepers, whether you farm commercially, keep pet chickens, ducks or geese or other birds such as pigeons, gamebirds or birds of prey.
Follow our biosecurity guidance to protect your birds. We have a useful checklist you can use to ensure you are taking all measures possible:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu...