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Avian 'Bird' Flu
Avian influenza is a highly infectious disease affecting many species of birds, including commercial, wild and pet birds. The most severe form of the disease (highly pathogenic) is a modifiable disease which was last confirmed in the United Kingdom in 1991. Recent outbreaks of a new form of the virus, H5N1, have arisen in the Far East and more recently in Eastern Europe.
All people that keep poultry and other domestic birds should remain vigilant for signs of the disease and all keepers should maintain a high level of biosecurity to reduce the risk of introducing the disease. Information about the disease and advice on control measures and the latest situation can be found on the DEFRA website. Link to Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs information (DEFRA).
The special DEFRA contact number, for reporting unusual wild bird deaths only, 08459-335577 (LO-call)
Other information is available from the following websites:
WDC can not be held responsible for the content of other websites.
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