Coastal Veterinary Group

1 week ago

Housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are coming into force across the UK at one minute past midnight (00:01) on 29 November 2021.

This means that, from this time, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors, or where this is not practical, to take steps to separate them from wild birds.

Keeping your birds undercover away from wild birds is vital to minimise the risk of them becoming infected with avian influenza by wild birds. But housing alone is not the only solution – it remains essential that you follow strict biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of disease spreading to your birds. Read more www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-latest-situation-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-declared-acr... gov.wales/new-housing-measures-protect-poultry-and-captive-birds-against-avian-flu-0 www.gov.scot/news/new-housing-measures-to-protect-poultry-and-captive-birds-against-avian-flu-1/ www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/avian-influenza-housing-order-come-force-0 ... See MoreSee Less

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Coastal Veterinary Group

3 weeks ago

Did you know that nominations are open for the Petplan Awards. If you have a vet, nurse or receptionist you are thankful for you can nominate them on here or you can nominate the whole practice.The Veterinary and Animal Charity Awards 2022 are officially open! 🎉

Say a big 'thank you' to all those who go above and beyond for pets in need by simply heading to www.petplan.co.uk now 🧡 ... See MoreSee Less

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