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Avian influenza is a highly infectious disease affecting many species of birds, including commercial, wild and pet birds. It may also affect people and other animals in certain circumstances.
Can be obtained from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) web page that can be visited at http://www.defra.gov.uk/.
The Defra guidance advises that the public should call the Defra helpline (08459 33 55 77) if they find –
·One or more dead swans, ducks or geese or
·More than three dead birds of the same species, or
·More than five dead birds of different species in the same place
Callers will be asked to provide details of the finding and location.
The Defra guidance also advises that not all birds reported to the Defra helpline will be collected for testing. Where bird carcasses aren’t collected it will be the responsibility of the owner/manager of the land to arrange for disposal of the carcases.
In addition the Health Protection Agency also has advice and information which can be viewed at http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/influenza/avian/avianflufaq.htm
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