What should I do if I find a dead bird in Cambridgeshire?
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a contagious viral disease affecting mainly chickens, turkeys, ducks and other birds. If you find dead birds the action you should take is as follows: *If the death occurs in domestic poultry and is unexplained or linked to the symptoms of Avian Influenza you are legally required to inform the State Veterinary Service 01284 778150. http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/disease/ai/qanda/background.htm *If you find a group of dead birds of the same species in the same location in Cambridgeshire, or *If you find any single dead wild gulls, waders, ducks, geese or swans you should contact the dedicated DEFRA helpline on 08459 33 55 77 * If you find a small number of dead wild birds of other species, including garden birds then you do not need to call the DEFRA helpline. You should: · leave it alone, or · follow the guidelines below for disposal. Guidance on handling dead birds Wild birds can carry several diseases that are infectiou
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a contagious viral disease affecting mainly chickens, turkeys, ducks and other birds. If you find dead birds the action you should take is as follows: • If the death occurs in domestic poultry and is unexplained or linked to the symptoms of Avian Influenza you are legally required to inform the State Veterinary Service – ‘phone 01284 778150. • If you find a group of dead birds of the same species in the same location in Cambridgeshire, or any single dead wild gulls, waders, ducks, geese or swans you should contact the dedicated DEFRA helpline on 08459 33 55 77 • If you find a small number of dead wild birds of other species, including garden birds then you do not need to call the DEFRA helpline. You should leave them alone or follow the guidelines below for disposal.
