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Avian Influenza Information
Avian Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system of most species of birds.The following links are aimed at providing information regarding the current situation
- What to do - if you find dead birds
- Avian Flu - advice to the public
- Avian Influenza
- Poultry / Birds in Hertrfordshire
- The Role of Hertfordshire County Council
If you keep a numbers of birds you are advised to be vigilant and exercise good husbandry. If you have concerns, please contact the Defra helpline 08459 33 55 77 (open between 08:30 and 20:00 7 days week.)
NB Avian Influenza is a notifiable disease and must be reported to the SVS.
More information on Defra’s response to avian flu can be found at the 'Defra' website. Select the 'external' link "department for environment, food & rural affairs" & follow the 'quick links'.
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