Ryan Davy, of no fastened abode, was prosecuted by Wiltshire Council for failing to adjust to Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) necessities.
The 45-year-old, who stored between 50 and 60 poultry on land close to Monument Hill, Devizes, was fined £200 after pleading responsible throughout a listening to at Swindon Magistrates Court on Thursday, October 12.
He was additionally ordered to pay prices of £450 and an £80 sufferer surcharge.
This got here after an AIPZ was declared throughout the UK on November 7, 2022, that means all birdkeepers had been legally required to comply with strict biosecurity measures to guard their animals from the specter of avian flu.
The necessities included maintaining all birds inside absolutely enclosed or netted areas and protecting or netting standing water to stop access by wild birds.
Among the handfuls of poultry stored by Mr Davy had been geese, geese, chickens, bantams, and a turkey.
Mr Davy was warned each verbally and in writing that he had not complied with the principles.
An extra six visits adopted between December and March and recognized continued breaches of the necessities.
Cllr Nick Holder, cupboard member for public safety, stated: “Last 12 months noticed one of many largest ever outbreaks of avian flu this nation has seen. An AIPZ was put in place to extend biosecurity and hygiene measures to attempt to shield our flocks.
“Mr Davy, together with different birdkeepers, was legally required to fulfill these necessities and put measures in place to stop the unfold of illness and shield his birds.
“However, when it was discovered that he was not complying, our officers rightly took the breach critically and acted.”
The AIPZ and necessary housing measures had been lifted throughout England and Wales on April 18 of this 12 months.
But Cllr Holder has warned birdkeepers to familiarise themselves with the latest steerage and recommendation.
He added: “Whilst the AIPZ will not be at present in place, because the climate turns colder and migratory birds begin to arrive for the winter, all keepers ought to familiarise themselves with the latest avian flu recommendation from Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
“Please continue to follow hygiene measures as necessary and be vigilant for any signs of disease amongst bird flocks.”
