Trafford Council have issued an urgent warning to dog walkers following an outbreak of bird flu. Residents walking their dog or out visiting near outside water venues are told to 'be alert'.
Cases of Avian Influenza, which is otherwise known as Bird Flu, have been confirmed in the north west of England. Avian Influenza is a disease which mainly affects birds, but on rare occasions, it can affect mammals, including humans.
It is important that people do not pick up any sick or dead birds to avoid spreading the virus. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) announced that new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza and to prevent it spreading across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland came into force from November 7.
