Bird Keepers Across Wales Urged to Act Now as Bird Flu Risk Rises

Bird keepers across Wales urged to act now as bird flu risk rises

Bird keepers across Wales are being warned to take steps to protect their flocks from bird flu as the higher-risk winter period approaches, with officials urging them not to wait until the threat increases. The risk of avian influenza in Great Britain is traditionally greatest during the winter months, when migratory wild waterfowl can introduce the […]

Pembrokeshire poultry keepers warned to boost biosecurity before winter

Pembrokeshire poultry keepers have been urged to tighten biosecurity now, ahead of the winter months when avian influenza risk traditionally climbs. The Welsh Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Richard Irvine, issued the warning on Friday, 9 October, calling on anyone who keeps birds – from backyard hobbyists to commercial farms – to act without delay. “Don’t wait until the risk increases – the time to act is now,” Dr Irvine said, stressi…

Bird keepers warned ahead of winter bird flu risk

Bird keepers across Wales, including backyard flock owners and commercial farmers, must urgently review their disease prevention measures ahead of a higher-risk winter period for avian influenza, or bird flu.

Bird keepers urged to act over avian flu

All bird keepers in Wales are urged to review biosecurity now, ahead of the higher-risk winter period