Individuals in Lichfield and Burntwood are being asked to play their part in assisting to minimize the spread of bird influenza.
The UK is presently experiencing the biggest and longest ever break out of bird influenza.
Staffordshire County Council stated 6 break outs impacting domestic birds had actually been tape-recorded just recently throughout the area.
Poultry and birdkeepers should now keep their birds inside and follow rigorous bio security guidelines which makes sure wild birds can not access bed linen, feed or water meant for kept animals, in addition to lowering the motions of individuals in and out of any pens.
Individuals who discover dead birds on their land are encouraged to either deal with them in their black bin or bury them in the garden.
Cllr Victoria Wilson, cabinet member accountable for Trading Standards’ animal health group at Staffordshire County Council stated:
” It’s truly essential that all of us do what we can to help in reducing the spread of bird influenza.
” Whether a break out happens in family pet birds, a yard flock, or a business flock, the exact same illness control determines use and the exact same influence on bird keepers and sell poultry happens.
” For birdkeepers, great biosecurity is important and is crucial to restricting its spread.
” Members of the general public and visitors to our nation parks likewise have a function to play and must follow any regional assistance and report dead or ill birds to the rangers.”
Cllr Victoria Wilson, Staffordshire County Council
Visitors to nation parks are likewise being asked not to feed wild birds and keep their canines on leads near the water.
Individuals who discover ill, dead or hurt birds can inform staff or rangers and report them to the Defra helpline on 03000 200 301.
More information are readily available at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/birdflu.
