Following a case of Avian Flu amongst captive birds, a 3km captive bird (tracking) regulated zone has actually been presented in the Ringstead location.
Measures were presented at the end of April and will stay up until more notification.
Details of the location covered and complete information of what the procedures suggest for anybody who keeps poultry, captive birds or who carries eggs in/from the control zone are available on main federal government’s website.
Anyone who resides in the regulated zone is being asked to fill out an online form to let North Northamptonshire Council understand whether birds are kept the properties and guide action to attempt and avoid the more spread of illness.
This case follows 4 wild birds – 3 blacked headed gulls near Stanwick and one black headed gull near Rushden – which were discovered to have actually been contaminated with Avian Flu and North Northamptonshire Council are cautioning locals and anybody who keeps birds to be conscious.
Cllr David Brackenbury, the council’s executive member for development and regrowth (which covers Trading Standards), said: “Although mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds were lifted in April, these cases show that Avian Flu is still circulating in the area.
“I would ask that anyone who keeps birds in the Ringstead area to read the Government advice and make sure they are following the current measures, including keeping records of visitors and accurate records of poultry movement.”
Cllr Jason Smithers, council leader, said: “I appreciate that the last few months have been extremely difficult for bird keepers in North Northamptonshire and across the whole of the UK and this case will be a further disappointment for bird keepers in the Ringstead area.
“I hope these measures will help prevent more cases in the local area.”
Rushden Lakes the other day (Tuesday) tweeted a link to a poster provided by the The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northamptonshire following the recent cases, prompting individuals to take preventative measures when checking out regional nature reserves.
A representative for The Wildlife Trust BCN informed the Northants Telegraph: “We comprehend that there have actually now been a little number of validated events of Avian Flu in the Nene Valley this year.
“Sadly this shows the scenario throughout the nation, and especially in the east as moving birds travel through.
“Fortunately no considerable break outs have actually yet been taped.
“However, we would recommend all members of the general public to prevent contact with dead birds as a basic safety measure, unless they have actually passed away from an apparent, non flu-related cause.
“Defra now have an online system for reporting dead birds:
