Housing measures introduced in parts of Yorkshire and the East to protect poultry and other captive birds
Published – 21 December 2024
Location – Yorkshire and the East of England
Summary
Housing measures have been introduced in parts of Yorkshire and the East of England to protect poultry and other captive birds from avian influenza. The measures were introduced on Tuesday, December 20, 2024, and will remain in place until further notice.
Details
The housing measures require all poultry and other captive birds to be kept indoors. This includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and quails. The birds must be kept in a fully enclosed area, such as a coop or shed, with a solid roof and sides. The area must be large enough for the birds to move around comfortably and have access to food and water.
The housing measures also require all poultry and other captive birds to be kept separate from wild birds. This means that the birds must not be allowed to roam freely outside, and they must not be fed in areas where wild birds can access the food.
The housing measures are being introduced in response to an outbreak of avian influenza in the United Kingdom. The outbreak has affected poultry and other captive birds in several parts of the country, including Yorkshire and the East of England.
The housing measures are designed to prevent the spread of avian influenza by reducing contact between poultry and other captive birds with wild birds. Wild birds can carry the avian influenza virus, and they can spread the virus to poultry and other captive birds through contact with their droppings or other bodily fluids.
The housing measures are an important part of the government’s efforts to control the outbreak of avian influenza. The government is also working to vaccinate poultry and other captive birds against the virus.
Penalties
Anyone who fails to comply with the housing measures could be fined up to £5,000.
Additional Information
For more information on avian influenza and the housing measures, please visit the website of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra): www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
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