Measures to keep all poultry and captive birds indoors in England amid the bird flu outbreak have come into force today (Monday). The national housing measures, which were announced last week, are being introduced today with the aim of preventing house birds from interacting with wild birds.
More than 200 cases have been confirmed as the UK faces its largest bird flu outbreak for some time. The Government has said everyone must keep their birds inside regardless of the type of bird or numbers kept.
To protect their flock and prevent the risk of future outbreaks, the Government is also being encouraged to follow other biosecurity measures mandated by the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). These include cleansing and disinfecting footwear and clothing before and after contact with birds, reducing the movement of people on to premises and storing bedding properly to prevent contamination by wild birds.
