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The GSPCA has been highlighting the challenges of the current hot weather on our wildlife and every day rescuing animals suffering from the lack of food and water, as well as those sick and injured.
The GSPCA is also aware that many of our ponds around the island which are homes to an array of wildlife are suffering due to the lack of rain.
One of the main public ponds is that of the one in Saumarez Park which is at a very low level and has become extremely green due to algae and there has been sadly a number of dead wildlife been found in and around the pond.
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 -
As we work through the phases of Coronavirus the GSPCA continues to have heightened bio-security and social distancing in place.
Recently the States of Guernsey issued the following advice for pet and livestock owners -
‘Please take a moment to check the www.gov.gg website for the most up to date version of our pets and livestock guidance.
We have improved the guidance for professional dog walking, grooming, visiting the vet, what to do if you are self isolating and much more....
The UK gov.uk have issued this information -
'The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
This follows confirmation of the disease in a flock of turkeys on a nearby farm on 16 December 2016. There is unlikely to be a direct link to the previous case but a full investigation is under way to confirm this.