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Avian Influenza identified in poultry near Crickhowell, Powys
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 on a mixed poultry premises near Crickhowell, Brecon and Radnorshire, Powys.
First published:
3 December 2021
The premises holds chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants, swans and rheas. A 3km Protection Zone, a 10km Surveillance Zone and a 10km Restricted Zone have been declared around the infected premises, to limit the risk of disease spread.
The risk to public health from the virus is considered to be very low and these cases do not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.
There have been similar findings of avian influenza in the UK and Europe.
On Monday this week the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland brought into force new mandatory housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.
All keepers are strongly advised to be vigilant for signs of the disease such as increased mortality or respiratory distress. If keepers have any concerns about the health of their birds, they are encouraged to seek prompt advice from their veterinary surgeon...
Avian Influenza identified in poultry near Crickhowell, Powys
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 on a mixed poultry premises near Crickhowell, Brecon and Radnorshire, Powys.
First published:
3 December 2021
The premises holds chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants, swans and rheas. A 3km Protection Zone, a 10km Surveillance Zone and a 10km Restricted Zone have been declared around the infected premises, to limit the risk of disease spread.
The risk to public health from the virus is considered to be very low and these cases do not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.
There have been similar findings of avian influenza in the UK and Europe.
On Monday this week the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland brought into force new mandatory housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.
All keepers are strongly advised to be vigilant for signs of the disease such as increased mortality or respiratory distress. If keepers have any concerns about the health of their birds, they are encouraged to seek prompt advice from their veterinary surgeon...