Avian Bird Flu Update

Submitted by Steve on 10:08, 21st Oct, 2022 | 0

This week this announcement was made in the UK from Defra -

“Update 17 October

Following a change in the risk levels and an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in kept and wild birds, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.

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IMPORTANT - States Vets publish guidance on bird flu following two confirmed cases in Guernsey this weekend

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 14th Jul, 2022 | 0

With continued cases of H5N1 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds and today the press release from the Guernsey States Vets of two confirmed cases the GSPCA want to ensure we all do what we can to help the birds of Guernsey and also our own health.

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IMPORTANT Message due to outbreaks of H5N1 Avian Influenza causing large numbers of deaths to seabirds

Submitted by Steve on 16:58, 22nd Jun, 2022 | 0

Due to the high numbers of H5N1 Avian Influenza the States of Alderney have recently sent out this important message –

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GSPCA ADVICE Protect your birds from H5N1 avian influenza

Submitted by Steve on 01:30, 2nd Nov, 2021 | 0

 

The GSPCA are urging bird owners to protect their pets and flocks.

With growing numbers of cases of H5N1 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds with the most recent case in Chirk, Wrexham.

Recently the States of Guernsey States Vets sent these details to poultry owners -

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Poultry keepers encouraged to register their details with the States Vets following continued outbreaks of avian influenza in th

Submitted by Steve on 15:41, 14th Jan, 2021 | 0

Due to continued outbreaks of avian influenza ('bird flu') in the UK, the States Veterinary Officers would like to encourage all pet/commercial poultry keepers to register with them so that they can alert keepers of any disease outbreaks or any other health or welfare concerns that may arise.

Avian influenza is a viral infection of domestic poultry and other wild birds, such as migrating waterfowl. Poultry includes chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, pigeon (bred for meat), partridge, quail, guinea fowl and pheasants.

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GSPCA ADVICE Protect your birds from H5N8 avian influenza

Submitted by Steve on 16:57, 23rd Nov, 2020 | 0

The GSPCA are urging bird owners to protect their pets.

With growing numbers of cases of H5N8 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out weekly notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds with the most recent case today in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Recently the States of Guernsey States Vets published this information on their facebook page -

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Bird Flu Detected in Wild Birds in Warwickshire and advice in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 08:58, 19th Jan, 2018 | 0

Highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu has been detected in wild birds in Warwickshire.  

This is the second confirmed finding of the virus in the UK this winter, following the finding in Dorset earlier this month (January 2018). Tests have shown both cases are closely related to the H6N6 strain circulating in wild birds across Europe in recent months.

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AVIAN FLU UPDATE - Removal of housing requirement in Higher Risk Areas from 13 April from Defra in the UK

Submitted by Steve on 19:34, 13th Apr, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA would like to pass on an update in Guernsey from the UK authorities about Avian Flu who today have relaxed restrictions due to the mild spring for poultry and bird keepers.

Below is an update in the UK from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) -

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Update on avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and advice on how to reduce the risks

Submitted by Steve on 12:00, 3rd Mar, 2017 | 0

For Guernsey bird owners this advice was issued earlier this year by the States Vet in light of the continued UK restrictions -

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The latest situation on avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and advice on how to reduce the risks

Submitted by Steve on 08:43, 16th Feb, 2017 | 0

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK. A number of measures are in place to reduce the risk of the disease spreading.

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