Avian Bird Flu advice from the GSPCA

Last week this announcement was made by the Staes Vet department in Guernsey -

‘There are currently outbreaks of bird flu in wild and kept birds in the UK and France. This is a reminder to all poultry keepers to remain vigilant and maintain good biosecurity so as to avoid any local outbreaks.

Should you wish to import poultry, please check the following UK map to ensure that they are not travelling from or through a control zone. Information on import requirements can be found here.
Information on biosecurity and who to report any sightings of dead or sick birds to can be found on https://gov.gg/animalhealth under the bird flu section.’

Further details on bird flu can be found here.

Especially during the winter months the GSPCA see increased incidents of possible Avian Bird Flu and confirmed cases being reported across Europe

If you find a sick bird, who you should contact will vary depending on the following circumstances:

• If you find any sick poultry, please contact the States Vets using the contact details on this page.
• If you find any sick wild bird, please contact the GSPCA by calling 01481 257261.
• If you find a dead bird, who you should contact will vary depending on the following circumstances:
• If you find a dead sea bird, garden bird or pigeon on your own property, it is your responsibility to safely collect and dispose of the bird. Guidance on how to do this safely is available in the Avian Influenza Guidance document in the downloads section of this page.
• If you find dead poultry, or a dead bird of prey, please contact the States Vets using the contact details on this page.
• If you find a dead sea bird on the shoreline, please contact States Works by calling 01481 226263.
• If a dead bird has leg rings, please provide the States Vets with the leg ring number, the date that you found the bird and the location where it was found.

Information on Avian Influenza can be found here or in the downloads section of this page. 

Please use the form on this link https://gov.gg/animalhealth to register your poultry with the States Veterinary Officers. By holding a register of poultry keepers, the States Veterinary Officers can notify keepers of important developments and directly distribute the latest guidance. Knowing the numbers and locations of poultry on-island will also help the Veterinary Officers in the event of an outbreak. A Fair Processing Notice for how we will use your data can be found in the downloads section of this page.

For any questions, further information or help registering, please contact the States Veterinary Officers at [email protected] or tel: 01481 221161.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Sadly each winter in recent years Avian Flu is found throughout Europe.”

“Every day we are called out and receive sick birds and injured birds with 2000-3000 though our doors every year.”

“For those that keep birds outside its really important to keep the food and water away from wild birds to limit the risks and follow the advice, as well as registering your flock if poultry with the States Vet.”

“The GSPCA are preparing currently for what will soon be the BIGGEST BUILD in our history with the largest section being the Wildlife Hospital.”

“With Christmas fast approaching we have many wishes at the GSPCA and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”

For more information on the States of Guernsey website please visit https://gov.gg/animalhealth and to see the Avian Flu Guidance please visit https://gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=135242&p=0

To see other posts on Avian Flu please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/avian%20flu

Steve continued “For lots of ways to support our work check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising .”

“To join the team as a volunteer go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers .”

“To see our wish list for lots of ways to help our work including our BIG BUILD please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL

The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future.  After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding 

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf  

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Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -  

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Ref - Dog 10/12 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Santa Paws Collecting at Pets at Home Decmber 2024

Christmas Tours – to be confirmed

February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

2025 – Dolphin Parade - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/coming-guernsey-2025-dolphin-parade-thanks-gspca-autism-guernsey

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..