Animal Diseases
17th October 2022
An Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures.
Further information can be found here:
Animal and Plant Health https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-prevention-zone-declared-across-great-britain
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/Avian-flu/Avian-Influenza-Bird-flu.aspx
Dorset Council Animal disease advice https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/animal-disease-advice?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Davian%2Bflu
Animal diseases which are of most concern to us in Dorset are those which are highly contagious and cause high fatality rates amongst our livestock or may infect people.
- Foot and Mouth Disease
- Rabies
Impact
- Damage to our agricultural and tourist economy
- Mass cull / disposal of animal carcasses
- Loss of livelihoods for farmers / farm workers / tourism
- Public health risks
Consequences
- Increased food costs to consumers
- Impact on businesses