Avian Influenza Information. Falkland Islands Department of Agriculture

[Mary Wilson]

Since the beginning of 2022, the increasing intensity of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of seabirds in the Northern Hemisphere, around the Atlantic, Pacific Ocean and Southern Africa. It is possible that avian influenza will arrive in the Falkland Islands, with migratory birds as the most probable vectors. Migrant birds returning to the Islands and mixing with local wild birds could transmit the virus, this coincides with the arrival of penguins and other seabirds for the breeding season. It is also possible for avian influenza to be introduced to the Islands through visitors clothing and outdoor equipment entering the Islands. ...

Suspect and confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Falkland Islands

Last updated 19th September 2024 ...

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[Mary Wilson]

HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA

2024/2025​

Falkland Islands Government

This document gives general preventative guidance on biosecurity measures that should be taken in relation to reducing the introduction and spread of avian influenza, to prevent wild birds, animals, poultry and people from becoming sick.
All actions are highly recommended even when there are no suspected or confirmed cases of avian influenza. However, when there are suspected or confirmed cases of avian influenza all the actions become mandatory and must be complied with.​

This document represents biosecurity guidance that is published in accordance with section 6A of the Animal Health Act 1981 (the Act). Where applicable, this document should be read together with any relevant specific declarations,
Notices, Orders and legal measures in force at the time, and detailed on falklands.gov.fk/agriculture/avian-influenza.
Measures may include declaring Suspect Places, Temporary Control Zones, Infected Places, Protection Zones and Surveillance Zones.

Please read the document carefully paying particular attention to your relevant areas.

CONTENTS

Introduction...................................... 1
Typical symptoms of avian influenza............................. 2
Avian influenza in people............................................ ..... 4
Reporting sick or dead birds and animals......................5
Falkland Islands Government response.........................6
What if there is a suspected case of avian influenza...7
What if there is a confirmed case of avian influenza...8
Legislation....................................... ..................................9
What is Biosecurity?...................................... ...................10
Practicing good biosecurity: cleaning guidelines.......... 11
Footbaths and disinfectants..................................... ......12
What is PPE?.............................................. ..................13
Advice for the general public..........................................14
International visitors.......................................... ..............15
Cruise vessels........................................... .......................16
FIGAS and airstrip operators......................................... ..17
Tour agents and operators......................................... ....18
Land owners, farmers and farm tours...........................19
Hotels, lodges and self-catering accommodation........20
Poultry owners............................................ .....................21
Fisheries scientists and fisheries operations................23
Researchers and other licence holders.........................25
Merchant vessels........................................... ...............27
Yachts and private vessels........................................... ..28

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