Following a concerning rise in the number of confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, in housed and wild birds in the last month, the Government has announced a mandatory poultry housing order covering all of England from today (November 13).
Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures have also been put in place in England and Scotland to further reduce the risk of outbreaks this winter.
With the seasonal rise in cases in bird flu in the last few years, we recognise the vital role that vets across different areas of practice play in mitigating its spread and are here to support you.
The British Veterinary Association has called on its members to support clients who keep birds as pets or commercially with advice about the biosecurity measures they should have in place.
These include disinfecting footwear, regularly cleansing and disinfecting the birds’ housing and concrete walkways, and reporting any changes in egg production.
