All flocks to be registered as bird flu prevention measure

› New laws to help protect poultry and other birds from avian influenza will be rolled out next month.
From 1 October, all bird keepers, regardless of the size of their flock, must officially register themselves with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Registering flocks aims to prevent and control avian disease outbreaks. The register is used to communicate with keepers to inform them about measures they need to take to protect the health of their birds and to prevent the spread of disease. The new rules will cover all shoots.
David Pooler, Chairman of the NGO, said: “The serious Avian Influenza outbreak seen in the UK between 2021-24 served to highlight just how important the poultry register is in terms of being able to keep poultry keepers and farmers up to date with the most recent developments when outbreaks such as this occur.”