Gert van der Hoek
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In week 45 tested positive:
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UK - Avian Flu in wild birds - 2020/2021
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Gert van der Hoek
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The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) carries out year-round avian influenza surveillance of dead wild birds submitted via public reports and warden patrols. As part of this surveillance highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 has been found in 3 wild geese (1 Canada Goose and 2 Greylag Geese) near Stroud, Gloucestershire.
We continue to investigate whether the finding of HPAI H5N8 in wild birds in Stroud, Gloucestershire is related to the HPAI H5N8 case in broiler breeder chickens near Frodsham, Cheshire. The finding of HPAI H5N8 in wild birds is unrelated to the case of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) H5N2 in Kent.
We continue to investigate whether the finding of HPAI H5N8 in wild birds in Stroud, Gloucestershire is related to the HPAI H5N8 case in broiler breeder chickens near Frodsham, Cheshire. The finding of HPAI H5N8 in wild birds is unrelated to the case of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) H5N2 in Kent.
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
Black swans found dead in Dawlish had strain of bird flu
Members of the public have been urged to stay away from Dawlish's black swans after tests confirmed a group of birds that died earlier this week were infected with a strain of avian flu.
One adult black swan and five cygnets were confirmed dead on Monday (November 9) and an investigations by the APHA – a subsidiary of Defra - have confirmed their death was the result of avian flu (H5N8).
A further two swans, one of which was the mother of the cygnets, died overnight on Tuesday (November 10). Their cause of death is as yet unknown but Defra have taken the bodies for testing.
A number of other swans are also unwell and being monitored by the Dawlish Town Council Waterfowl Wardens.
Members of the public have been urged to stay away from Dawlish's black swans after tests confirmed a group of birds that died earlier this week were infected with a strain of avian flu.
One adult black swan and five cygnets were confirmed dead on Monday (November 9) and an investigations by the APHA – a subsidiary of Defra - have confirmed their death was the result of avian flu (H5N8).
A further two swans, one of which was the mother of the cygnets, died overnight on Tuesday (November 10). Their cause of death is as yet unknown but Defra have taken the bodies for testing.
A number of other swans are also unwell and being monitored by the Dawlish Town Council Waterfowl Wardens.
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
N. Ireland - Bird flu found in dead swan in County Derry
A wild swan found dead in County Londonderry has tested positive for bird flu.
It was discovered at Lough Beg near Toomebridge earlier this week.
Preliminary results confirmed that it had a similar strain of the disease to that found in poultry flocks and wild birds in Britain.
Public health officials have advised that the risk to public health from this strain of avian influenza is very low, as is the risk to food safety.
A dead falcon in County Limerick also tested positive in recent days.
The chief vet Dr Robert Huey urged poultry keepers to tighten their biosecurity measures to stop transmission to commercial flocks.
A wild swan found dead in County Londonderry has tested positive for bird flu.
It was discovered at Lough Beg near Toomebridge earlier this week.
Preliminary results confirmed that it had a similar strain of the disease to that found in poultry flocks and wild birds in Britain.
Public health officials have advised that the risk to public health from this strain of avian influenza is very low, as is the risk to food safety.
A dead falcon in County Limerick also tested positive in recent days.
The chief vet Dr Robert Huey urged poultry keepers to tighten their biosecurity measures to stop transmission to commercial flocks.
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
Defra confirms new bird flu outbreak in Gloucestershire
20 November 2020 |
The government has confirmed a new case of bird flu in captive birds at a non-poultry premises in Gloucestershire.
The avian influenza outbreak, near Stroud, was of the H5N8 strain, Defra said in a new update on Thursday 19 November.
A 3 kilometre and 10 kilometre Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.
The pathogenicity of the outbreak is to be confirmed, the department added.
20 November 2020 |
The government has confirmed a new case of bird flu in captive birds at a non-poultry premises in Gloucestershire.
The avian influenza outbreak, near Stroud, was of the H5N8 strain, Defra said in a new update on Thursday 19 November.
A 3 kilometre and 10 kilometre Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.
The pathogenicity of the outbreak is to be confirmed, the department added.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/n...ase-confirmed-near-poole-involving-wild-swan/
4 hrs ago
Bird flu case confirmed near Poole involving wild swan
By Jason Lewis
A CASE of bird flu has been found near Poole involving a wild swan.
The confirmed positive test for avian influenza H5N8 is the first in the conurbation this year and comes a short time after a wild goose near Weymouth also tested positive.
Providing an update earlier this week, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) said bird flu cases had been identified across the country in wild birds, including in Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire Devon, Lancashire and Lincolnshire.
The pathotype of the strain found in the swan near Poole is yet to be confirmed.
Cases have also been found involving poultry and other captive birds in Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Cheshire and Kent...
4 hrs ago
Bird flu case confirmed near Poole involving wild swan
By Jason Lewis
A CASE of bird flu has been found near Poole involving a wild swan.
The confirmed positive test for avian influenza H5N8 is the first in the conurbation this year and comes a short time after a wild goose near Weymouth also tested positive.
Providing an update earlier this week, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) said bird flu cases had been identified across the country in wild birds, including in Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire Devon, Lancashire and Lincolnshire.
The pathotype of the strain found in the swan near Poole is yet to be confirmed.
Cases have also been found involving poultry and other captive birds in Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Cheshire and Kent...
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
| Week 45 (2020) | Gloucestershire | 1 | Greylag Goose; Canada Goose | 2 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Gloucestershire | 1 | greylag Goose | 1 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Devon | 1 | Black Swan | 5 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Lincolnshire | 1 | Shelduck,wigeon, Brent goose, Canda goose, Greylag goose | 8 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Lancashire | 1 | Buzzard | 1 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Lancashire | 1 | Pink footed goose | 1 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Gloucestershire | 1 | Canada goose | 6 |
| Week 46 (2020) | Dorset | 1 | Canada goose | 1 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Essex | 1 | Mute swan | 1 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Cambridgeshire | 1 | Lesser black backed gull (juvenile) | 1 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Dorset | 1 | mute swans, Canada goose | 6 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Dorset | 1 | mute swan | 1 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Devon | 1 | Black swans | 2 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Dorset | 1 | mute swans | 3 |
| Week 47 (2020) | Gloucestershire | 2 | greylag goose, Canada goose | 2 |
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
Highly-pathogenic bird flu confirmed in Worcestershire
14 December 2020
Highly-pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in captive birds at a non-poultry premises in Worcestershire.
Avian influenza, of the H5N8 subtype, was discovered at a wild bird rescue centre near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon.
All birds on the premises will be humanely culled, Defra said on Sunday 13 December as part of an online update.
The latest outbreak to impact the UK comes as mandatory housing measures are rolled out from today.
It is now a legal requirement for all farmers and poultry keepers to keep their birds indoors following a string of outbreaks.
They will need to follow strict biosecurity measures to limit the spread of avian influenza and eradicate the disease.
14 December 2020
Highly-pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in captive birds at a non-poultry premises in Worcestershire.
Avian influenza, of the H5N8 subtype, was discovered at a wild bird rescue centre near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon.
All birds on the premises will be humanely culled, Defra said on Sunday 13 December as part of an online update.
The latest outbreak to impact the UK comes as mandatory housing measures are rolled out from today.
It is now a legal requirement for all farmers and poultry keepers to keep their birds indoors following a string of outbreaks.
They will need to follow strict biosecurity measures to limit the spread of avian influenza and eradicate the disease.