From: Animal Disease Control and Trade Policy Branch <ADCTPB@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Sent: 23 March 2018 12:13
To: Blee, Jim; Lawson, Wallace
Subject: AI found in wild bird in Antrim
Dear Colleague
You may wish to note a DAERA press release issued today regarding the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a wild bird found in County Antrim. This is available at
http://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/avian-i ... nty-antrim
While findings in wild birds are not unexpected given the detection of HPAI H5N6 in wild birds in multiple locations in Great Britain and three locations in Republic of Ireland since the start of January and in other European countries prior to that, it is a timely reminder for all bird keepers to maintain good levels of biosecurity and to remain vigilant for any signs of disease in their flock.
Bird keepers are reminded of the importance of excellent biosecurity and anyone who suspects an animal may be affected by a notifiable disease must report it to their local Divisional Veterinary Office. Contact details can be found at https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publication ... al-offices
Further advice on avian influenza including general good biosecurity advice can be found at: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/avian-influenza-ai
You are also reminded to contact the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 if you find one or more dead gulls, waders, ducks, geese and swans or other waterfowl.
Advice from the Public Health Agency is that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency has confirmed that Avian Influenza does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. Thoroughly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.
DAERA is continuing to monitor this situation closely and maintains close contact with counterparts in both Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland on the matter to ensure that consistent and proportionate measures are taken to prevent further spread of the disease.
You may wish to pass this information on to your members as appropriate.
Animal Disease Control & Trade Policy Branch
Veterinary Service Animal Health Group
DAERA
Old Library Building
County Hall Coleraine
Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) -
The NIPA was founded in 1945 and it's membership was open to all members within Northern Ireland - We are one of the largest weekly convoying organisations in the UK. Presently we have approx. 100 clubs as members, with over 2,000 members. Birds competing each week can reach 25 to 30 thousand, depending on the race. The race programme starts in Ireland down to Rosscarbery and continues through Wales & England to Penzance, and the Premier OB Nat flown from St Malo (France).
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