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Are you involved in the commercial poultry sector in Wales?
This online event will provide latest information on the national situation with Avian Influenza and current knowledge about the virus and transmission routes including myth busting.
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The next in @CVOCymru and @APHAgovuk’s series of webinars focussing on the #BirdFlu situation in Wales takes place between 2-4pm on Tuesday 5 September.
It will focus on the commercial poultry sector.
Register here 👇
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Want to learn the latest on #BirdFlu in Wales?
Along with @APHAgovuk we’re jointly hosting a series of webinars in the coming weeks.
All events 2-4pm:
2 Aug– For the Game bird sector.
5 Sep – For the Commercial poultry sector.
12 Sep – For backyard poultry keepers.
An outbreak of #birdflu has been confirmed at a premises near Bootle, Copeland, Cumbria.
If you fall within the 10km surveillance zone, register your birds so essential surveillance activities can be carried out.
Please check the map & register now!
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Here is the recent indoor signage we manufactured and fitted for @avivets!
Simple stand off letters are a cost effective way of bringing your sign to life with a 3D appearance, This lettering can be cut from a variety of media like acm, foamex or acrylics!
The British Egg Industry Council said Gary Ford's experience would bring a broad understanding of its requirements and members’ needs to the role.
And, after spending over 23 years as chief executive, Mark Williams will take on the chairman role.
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Only 3 weeks today until the 2023 Lancashire Poultry Club Ball on the 17th March. For details please use the link following lancashirepoultryclub.com/wp…
The risk of #AvianInfluenza in wild birds is still very high. Make your premises unattractive to wild birds. Use bird deterrents such as foils or streamers. Keep food, bedding & water in enclosed areas.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control the meeting planned for the Wednesday 19th October 2022 has had to be rearranged for Wednesday 16th November 2022. Presentation and speeches remaining the same.
caroline@eggsell.com to book your meal and reserve your place.
Defra has declared a regional AIPZ, with mandatory enhanced biosecurity requirements, across much of East Anglia. The AIPZ area is shown in the map below.
Visit avianinfluenza.bfrepa.co.uk for information and advice on dealing with an AI outbreak.
#APHAscience is leading a major new #BirdFlu consortium in partnership with 7 of the UK’s top scientific organisations. The project will use cutting edge technology to investigate critical gaps in science knowledge. A great boost for all poultry keepers!
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The number of outbreaks of H5N1 HPAI across the UK now stands 106
An industry wide group has been looking at four areas:
farms
infected premises
bird movement
and packing centres/egg collections
to see where changes are needed and how best to achieve the desired outcome
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The avian influenza risk level in poultry remains high where biosecurity is less stringent and medium where stringent biosecurity is in place. This means that the mandatory housing measures which have been in place since 29 Nov 2021 are unlikely to be lifted by 21 March.
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At 00:01 on Monday 21 March, the 16-week grace period that was in place for the marketing of free range eggs will end. This means that eggs from hens temporarily housed in barns for their welfare can no longer be marketed as free range.