There are several cases of Avian Influenza across both Devon and Somerset.
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) is very infectious and can rapidly cause significant death in flocks. Species of bird are affected differently by the virus with some showing more clinical signs and death, while others spread the disease without showing clinical signs.
More information is available on the .Gov website Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England – GOV.UK
It is now a legal requirement for anyone that keeps birds to be registered. Please see details in the link below.
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