Kent bird keepers are being reminded of the importance of keeping commercial flocks and pet birds indoors and following strict biosecurity rules to limit the spread of Avian Influenza (AI). While the risk of transmission is low, people are also being urged to continue reporting, and not to touch or pick up, dead or sick…
Bird keepers are now legally required to keep their flocks and pet birds indoors as government steps up efforts to limit the spread of Avian Influenza. Commonly known as bird flu, the disease circulates naturally in wild birds so when they migrate to the UK in winter they can pass the disease on to poultry…
Residents and visitors are being reminded to report, and not to touch or pick up, dead or sick birds they find while out and about enjoying Kent’s great outdoors. All bird keepers are also legally required to follow strict housekeeping measures to help protect their flocks. The call to follow Defra guidance comes after a number…