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Post by Shirls on Jan 18, 2018 20:43:04 GMT
Just in case you haven't been informed, or found out, casses of Avian Flu have been found in the U.K., Dorset and Warwickshire. I know starlingqueen and sophiemaisie keep chickens, not sure if any other members do. DEFRA is the best place to check it out: www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#latest-situation. Thankfully they haven't said to quarantine the chickens, yet!! But advise measures to be taken to prevent the disease occuring in your back yard. |
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Post by helenmat on Jan 18, 2018 20:53:47 GMT
Does it affect all birds?
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Post by Shirls on Jan 19, 2018 15:12:43 GMT
Yes it does helenmat. It affects ducks, geese, swans, wild birds and I suspect it would affect aviary budgies too if they were unlucky enough to come into contact with the virus. The virus is carried in the faeces of birds that is why last year chickens had to have their runs covered so that wild birds poo couldn't fall into the run. Oviously it would be carried on welly boots, much like foot and mouth where containers of disinfectant are used to dip ones boots into, each time entering and leaving a farm/property where animals are kept. This had to be done last year and chickens had to be confined. www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/index.htmNot all avian virus' can be contracted by humans, but in this DEFRA report, apparently this one can. Hence personal hygiene is of the utmost importance. |
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Post by helenmat on Jan 19, 2018 15:20:49 GMT
Criky. It’s a worry.
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Post by Shirls on Jan 19, 2018 15:26:32 GMT
It sure is. Especially now we have to disinfect outside as well as inside because of the human Aussie flu that is spreading throughout the U.K. Whatever next I ask myself! |
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