Bird Flu

[Rainman]

Has anyone heard of an outbreak that the scottish government has declared that all captive birds be kept in doors for 30 days starting today

[Guest IB]

Has anyone heard of an outbreak that the scottish government has declared that all captive birds be kept in doors for 30 days starting today

 

There was an outbreak in Fife that started late December 2015, but I haven't heard anything this year. The 30-day lock-down arrangements only apply within a zone of 1 Kilometer radius from the infected premises.

[REDCHEQHEN]

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture/animal-welfare/Diseases/disease/avian

 

 

I haven't read it all

[dal2]

Chicken and duck and geese to be confined at the moment

[Ian McKay]

Chicken and duck and geese to be confined at the moment

 

 

 

Not the way I read it (All captive Birds) :emoticon-0179-headbang:

[dal2]

Not the way I read it (All captive Birds) :emoticon-0179-headbang:

There is a wee write up on the bbc ian

[REDCHEQHEN]

There is a wee write up on the bbc ian

Anybody who keeps any birds including a few chickens in the back garden.....

[dal2]

Anybody who keeps any birds including a few chickens in the back garden.....

Poultry? Canny see anything else

[Roland]

Anybody who keeps any birds including a few chickens in the back garden.....

 

Obviously. 100% correct. Like most think, to be safe, they act En - block! Personally I can't see any way around that ... Only hope Bob Hope which won't count.

I think, by and large Joe Public would know nowt. But if caught I'd guess the Daffy lot might want to make an example. Who knows. JMO two pence worth.

[andy Burgess]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-38233976

 

oh dear

[Reno1983]

I work in a small petting zoo in Aberdeen and the bosses phoned this morning after them being contacted by the authorities, complete lock down of all birds that have access to wild bird populations. And to ensure wild birds cannot access feeders or drinking waters of any of our birds, including the fantails, now trying to get the lazy bassers in 😂

[REDCHEQHEN]

Has anyone heard of an outbreak that the scottish government has declared that all captive birds be kept in doors for 30 days starting today

Incidentally, there is no outbreak, there is in France and this is a precautionary measure.

[sandy25]

Bird restrictions ordered over avain flu...

That scottish government has ordered that ALL POULTRY and CATPIVE BIRDS MUST be kept INDOORS .after an alert over avain flu .

 

In a precautionary step it has declared an Avain influenza prevention zone .

 

It said it was reacting to multiple reports of the disease causing deaths among wild birds in mainland europe ...

 

THE RESTRICTIONS COVER THE WHOLE OF SCOTLAND AND WILL BE IN PLACE FOR 30 DAYS FROM TODAY ....

 

This taken from bbc news report ..

well what can I say .

 

poor birds of prey will just have to eat wild .maybe they'll starve maybe they'll even get the flu maybe the RSSPB will have to feed them oh what a tragedy need to watch they dont start buying up pigeons .

 

All the very best

sandy

[sandy25]

After thought ...

What will this do to the SHU SHOW ON SATURDAY ??????

Have the SHU made any STATEMENT as yet ???

Also if it continues for a further 30 days what will happen to the BLACKPOOL SHOW ???

Does anyone have the answers???

Has anything been said by GOVERNMENT about movement restrictions of birds??

 

What a f up this could be

all the best

sandy

[Roland]

Believe that 'Shows' have always been allowed... Think a phone call was need to the authorities in charge.

I know most went ahead.

They are still contained and in a shut down like.

[sandy25]

Tried to phone SHU but must be lunch time for them or maybe closed today so no joy yet ..

as you say though they are always contained .

guess its wait and seee ..

all the best

sandy

[peter pandy]

According to the BBC its complete shut down wih no movement whatsoever and wee Mary is off tae the butchers for her Xmas turkey afore their is nane left.

[Kojak]

Just been in touch with the local vet at the Acres vet centre,as long as you do not cross over into England with birds,then no problem and you can carry on with all shows in safety,so there you go lads,carry on showing.

[sandy25]

Sent email to DEFRA to ask .but no reply as yet we live in hope

shall let you kno if I get a reply .

all the best

sandy

[ally mac]

From RPRA site

 

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Prevention Zone

 

7 December 2016

 

DEFRA have released guidance in relation to Avian Influenza which includes a Prevention Zone declaration for all poultry and captive birds. The Zone that covers the whole of England and Scotland will remain in place for a period of 30 days – until 6th January 2017.

 

A DEFRA representative has advised that this requires the immediate and compulsory confinement of pigeons within their lofts/housing. This is necessary to avoid contact with wild birds.

 

We have received a number of enquiries asking whether or not shows are permissible. We are waiting for confirmation from DEFRA. As soon as information is received we will update this website.

 

Updates will also be posted on this website as and when received.

 

Further information can be found on this page of the gov.uk website.

 

Ian Evans

General Manager

[Kojak]

Defra state it takes approx 15 dys to get reply.Phone your local vet,it doesnt cost you anything.

[sandy25]

Defra state it takes approx 15 dys to get reply.Phone your local vet,it doesnt cost you anything.

Just the same as you got from vet

all the best

sandy

[Tony C]

After thought ...

What will this do to the SHU SHOW ON SATURDAY ??????

Have the SHU made any STATEMENT as yet ???

Also if it continues for a further 30 days what will happen to the BLACKPOOL SHOW ???

Does anyone have the answers???

Has anything been said by GOVERNMENT about movement restrictions of birds??

 

What a f up this could be

all the best

sandy

 

7 December 2016

 

 

 

defra1Update at 14.40 on 7th December 2016

 

DEFRA have released guidance in relation to Avian Influenza which includes a Prevention Zone declaration for all poultry and captive birds. The Zone that covers the whole of England, Scotland and Wales will remain in place for a period of 30 days – until 6th January 2017.

 

A DEFRA representative has advised that this requires the immediate and compulsory confinement of pigeons within their lofts/housing. This is necessary to avoid contact with wild birds.

 

There are no restrictions on bird gatherings such as shows but it is stressed that it is essential that good biosecurity is maintained and birds should be healthy before transporting.

 

Updates will also be posted on this website as and when received.

 

Further information can be found on this page of the gov.uk website.

 

Ian Evans

General Manager

 

http://www.rpra.org/avian-influenza-bird-flu-prevention-zone/

[Froog]

So I cant let my birds out tomorrow ?

[bobandson]

Fred be safe just keep them in till defra says you can let them out I will not let mine out till defra says so ps Percy will not be happy