DORSET COUNCIL NEWS Primary Menu Home Browse by area Browse by topic News archive Contacts Blogs Sign up to our e-newsletter Breadcrumbs Home2021November25Avian influenza – information for bird keepers Avian influenza – information for bird keepers Posted on November 25, 2021 No Comments on Avian influenza – information for bird keepers From Monday 29 November all poultry and captive birds must be housed to protect them from avian influenza. The new housing measures mean that it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease. Bird keepers must continue taking extra precautions to keep their flocks safe. This includes regularly cleaning and disinfecting equipment, clothing and vehicles when entering or exiting sites and limiting access to non-essential workers or visitors. Read more details 0 SHARES Posted in Dorset Council Tagged avian influenza, Bird flu, bird keepers, poultry Post navigation Council is making progress on planning applications Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Primary Sidebar RSS Search News Search for: Latest videos Recording of Dorset Council's Strategic Planning Committee on 22 November 2021 Avon Heath Country Park Recording of Dorset Council's Audit and Governance Committee on 15 November 2021 Visit our YouTube channel Popular posts Footer Content 0 SHARES This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. I Accept Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytical Cookies Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage. Marketing Cookies We use marketing cookies to help us improve the relevancy of advertising campaigns you receive. About this tool Cookie Control