News

03 JUN 2007

BIRD GATHERING BAN LIFTED

Tracing and testing on birds that passed through Chelford Market on Monday 7 May 2007 is continuing but to date, no further outbreaks or evidence of H7N2 Avian influenza virus in Wales or England has been found.

Following an assessment of risk, Chief Veterinary Officer, Debby Reynolds has lifted the temporary ban on chickens and ducks attending bird gatherings, bird shows and bird auctions. Turkeys and geese were not included in the ban, which was revoked on Friday 1 June 2007.

These events may now take place but subject to biosecurity, notification and record-keeping requirements of the general licence for such activities. 

NEWS ARCHIVE

26 MAY 07 : CHELFORD MARKET CONTACTS SOUGHT

24 MAY 07 : LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IN WALES

02 MAY 07 : NEW TURKEY BOOK : 'NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS'

09 MAR 07 : NEW PRESIDENT FOR TURKEY CLUB UK

05 FEB 07 : AVIAN INFLUENZA IN SUFFOLK

20 DEC 06 : METHODS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF POULTRY ON-FARM

21 NOV 06 : NEW ANIMAL TRANSPORT REGULATIONS IN 2007

21 JUL 06 : PROTECT TURKEYS IN A HEATWAVE

10 APR 06 : AVIAN INFLUENZA CONCERN AND THE CARE OF TURKEYS

06 APR 06 : AVIAN INFLUENZA IN SCOTLAND

10 FEB 06 : GREAT BRITAIN POULTRY REGISTER