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Some good news regarding bird housing restrictions however poultry gatherings such as shows and auctions are still unable to go ahead until further notice.Poultry and other captive birds can be let outside from 2nd May 2022 unless you are within a 3 km Protection Zone. But there are some vital preparations you must make before you let your birds out. See our press notice for full details www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-latest-situation-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-declared-acr...![]()
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You can check if you fall within a 3 km Protection Zone by visiting our interactive map and entering your postcode. defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d ![]()
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If you fall within a 3 km Protection Zone birds must remain housed. ![]()
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Although the requirement to house your birds is ending for most keepers, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remains in place. This means you must continue to practise strong biosecurity, as there is still a risk your birds could catch #BirdFlu. See our biosecurity guide assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1064069/b...![]()
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#BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Chickens #Ducks #Geese #Poultry
Please check out the members only area on the club’s website to download the Winter/Spring 2022 Newsletter 😊
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Could I possibly gently remind you the 2022 subs are due, thank you to all who have already sent in their payments 😊
Well worth booking your place, will be a very interesting talk from the well renowned Victoria Roberts (and Cochin fancier)
www.bsava.com
This course will be a solid introduction to management of common conditions seen in pet poultry including husbandry, welfare and common diseases.
APHA: Due to the current avian influenza outbreak, maintaining effective biosecurity has never been more critical. Find out what you can do to keep birds free of the disease by registering for one of Defra's 'stop the spread' webinars on GOV.UK at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu-stop-the-spread-webinars
Avian influenza (bird flu): 'stop the spread' webinars
www.gov.uk
Find out what you can do to keep your birds free of avian influenza by registering for one of Defra's webinars.