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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-59352826
Restrictions imposed after Pokesdown bird flu outbreak
Published
19 hours ago
Restrictions on bird movements have been imposed in Dorset after a bird flu outbreak was confirmed.
Temporary Control Zones of 3km (4.8 miles) and 10km (6.2 miles) are in force around an area centred on Castlemain Avenue in Pokesdown.
Officers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and BCP Council will knock on doors from Saturday to check on potential further cases.
BCP Council said bird flu is not thought to pose a risk to humans.
All bird keepers across the country are already required to take measures following other cases of bird flu. ..
Restrictions imposed after Pokesdown bird flu outbreak
Published
19 hours ago
Restrictions on bird movements have been imposed in Dorset after a bird flu outbreak was confirmed.
Temporary Control Zones of 3km (4.8 miles) and 10km (6.2 miles) are in force around an area centred on Castlemain Avenue in Pokesdown.
Officers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and BCP Council will knock on doors from Saturday to check on potential further cases.
BCP Council said bird flu is not thought to pose a risk to humans.
All bird keepers across the country are already required to take measures following other cases of bird flu. ..