A BIRD flu case has been discovered in Flintshire, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
As such, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Zone has been put in place around the infected premises, which is said to be near Buckley.
On Monday, November 7, the Interim Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Gavin Watkins, confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza was present in the area.
The Welsh Government website states: “Avian Influenza has been confirmed at a premises near Buckley, Flintshire on 7 November.”
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“A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.”
It has now become a requirement for owners within the 3km control zone to keep poultry and other captive birds housed inside their buildings.
PIC: The area affected in Flintshire.
There will be added requirements to record biosecurity, record keeping, and the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles.
The 3km zone is the area within the blue circle on the map.
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