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

Submitted by Steve on 18:16, 27th Jan, 2017 | 0

Here is the latest information released by the UK about Avian influenza (bird flu)

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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UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire

Submitted by Steve on 10:27, 18th Jan, 2017 | 0

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.

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone Extended in the UK and advice in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 5th Jan, 2017 | 0

Just over a month ago the States Vet issued advice regarding Avian Flu precautions in Guernsey.

Yesterday the following information was initiated by Animal and Plant Health Agency APHA in the UK.

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AVIAN FLU UPDATE & ADVICE FOR GUERNSEY

Submitted by Steve on 10:36, 8th Dec, 2016 | 0

With concerns over Avian Flu the Guernsey States Vet issued this statement -

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