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Avian Influenza - Advice for Backyard Poultry following announcement of new Housing Order

10 December 2020

Due to the levels of AI seen in the UK in recent weeks, a new housing order will be brought in for all bird keepers, domestic and commercial, from 14th December. It will, from this date, be a legal requirement to keep your birds, however big your flock, inside at all times. Read more

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone - Self-assessment checklist

25 November 2020

Following the implementation of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the UK on 11th November, a new self-assessment checklist has been created to help all bird keepers and owners to identify the measures they have in place to protect their flock.

Avian Influenza: What is it, and how can you prevent the disease from entering your flock?

13 November 2020

Following the announcement of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) being put in place on 11^th November, The Chicken Vet wanted to share some helpful information regarding AI and the best practice husbandry protocols that will help to prevent the disease from spreading to your flock.