Bird Flu found in Kent at Elham

Please refer to attached KCC emergency press release for more details about the

1) disease control zone

2) Good housekeeping and biosecurity is an essential defence against bird flu and key to limiting its spread.

3) All Kent bird keepers should continue following Defra rules and immediately report any signs of the disease in their birds to the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301.

4) People who have over 50 birds are legally required to register on gov.uk but anyone who keeps poultry, even as pets, should sign up – if they haven’t already – so they be contacted.

https://news.kent.gov.uk/articles/bird-flu-case-confirmed-in-elham