little chickadee Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm finding it really bizarre that I'm having to dig around so much to find out any information about Avian Flu restrictions etc. I suppose it's not exciting news so it doesn't find it's way onto the radio! My girls have been shut in their run under cover for ages and I've just found out that, if there are no more cases of disease, they can come out on Dec 10th. I've quoted the bit from the DEFRA website - hurrah! On 6 December, plans were announced for lifting the Avian Influenza Control Zones on the following dates, providing there is no adverse change in the disease situation: On Saturday 8 December, the Protection Zone around the first infected premises (IP1) near Diss will be lifted and become part of the wider Surveillance Zone. On Monday 10 December, the Protection Zone around the second infected premises (IP2) near Thetford will be lifted and become part of the wider Surveillance Zone. On Wednesday 19 December, both the Surveillance Zone and the Restricted Zone will be lifted. Movement restrictions will remain in place in the Surveillance and Restricted Zones until those zones are lifted on 19 December. When the second Protection Zone is lifted on 10 December, the housing requirements for birds in the Restricted Zone will be lifted. However, this requirement will stay in place for birds in the Surveillance Zone until that zone is lifted on 19 December. Bird gatherings will continue to be banned within the Surveillance and Restricted Zones until those zones are lifted on 19 December. Until then, birds cannot be taken out of those zones to bird gatherings in the rest of the country. The lifting of the zones is dependent on there being no further cases of disease during this time. However, it is vital that all bird keepers in the UK, and especially those in existing disease restriction zones, continue to maintain good biosecurity and be vigilant for any signs of disease. If you are concerned about the health of your birds you should seek advice from your veterinary surgeon. If you suspect that your birds have avian influenza, you should report it to your local Animal Health Office immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I will tell my girls when I get home from work tonight. Thanks, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
