A public well being boss has issued a warning about hen flu after three instances have been confirmed in his borough.
Blackburn with Darwen’s Abdul Razaq has instructed residents to keep away from contact with wild birds and poultry.
He additionally stated to not choose up lifeless birds.
Mr Razaq’s intervention follows a number of instances throughout Lancashire together with in Thompson and Towneley parks on Burnley.
A lifeless swan has additionally been found within the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Cherry Tree, Blackburn.
Paul White, proprietor of Paul’s Turkeys in Laneshaw Bridge close to Colne, has warned of a possible scarcity of free-range festive birds this Christmas in addition to rising costs.
Poultry keepers in England are legally required to accommodate their birds indoors in a bid to sort out the unfold of hen or avian flu – already the largest outbreak in UK historical past.
Mr Razaq has revealed there have been three confirmed instances of avian flu in Blackburn with Darwen.
He stated: “The danger of catching avian flu is low, however I might additionally strongly advise individuals to keep away from contact with birds, particularly wild birds and poultry.
“Don’t contact or choose up any lifeless or sick birds that you simply discover and as an alternative report them to the Defra Rural Companies Helpline on 03000 200 301 and select the related choices.”
“For poultry keepers, you’ll be able to assist decrease the danger of avian flu by following the federal government necessities and sustaining good biosecurity in your premises.
“The UK meals requirements businesses have stated that avian influenza poses a really low meals security danger for customers.
“Correctly cooked poultry and poultry merchandise, together with eggs, are fit for human consumption.”
