Bird flu outbreak confirmed at Lancashire poultry farm near Garstang
The situation on the affected premises is being managed by APHA ( Animal and Plant Health Agency), who have commenced culling operations. Lancashire County Council are leading the wider response within the 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone through activation of their Animal Diseases Plan.
Further details on the outbreak can be found by clicking here
For residents and bird keepers, please note the following:
Anyone keeping poultry or other captive birds must register their birds within one month of keeping them. Failure to register is an offence.
Bird keepers can register using the following GOV.UK links:
Registering enables APHA to contact bird keepers quickly during disease outbreaks and provide important advice and restrictions where necessary.
Additional information and resources can be found by clicking on the GOV.UK links below:
- Avian influenza: guidance, data and analysis – GOV.UK
- Bird flu (avian influenza): how to prevent it and stop it spreading – GOV.UK
Click here to view the APHA Interactive Avian Influenza Disease Map