DEFRA Notice 17/11/20 -

[willie reynolds]

Fred Russell
Attachments
09:36 (3 hours ago)
to tre.top@btinternet.com, birdmanpat@hotmail.co.uk, Brendan, conla5@aol.com, Cormac, David, davy_mawhinney@hotmail.com, denis@lyness.org, derryanddistrict@yahoo.com, Diamond, George, Gerald, Glenn, Gregory, gregory.odowd@btinternet.com, Herbie, Ian, James, joeyvage@gmail.com, johnparr66@hotmail.co.uk, June, Keith, livingstone.malcolm150@gmail.com, Maureen, Fred, newkidontheblock07@hotmail.co.uk, Paddy, Paul, Sam, Sam, Sammy, me, William, williampollock1@sky.com, Willie, Alan, James, Noel

Hi everyone hope you are all well



Please see attached the latest communication received from defra it does cover racing pigeons and I would recommend to all pigeon fanciers where possible keep their pigeons indoors until this risk passes



Regards

Fred



From: Animal Disease Control and Trade Policy Branch <ADCTPB@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Sent: 17 November 2020 17:23
To: Blee, Jim <Jim.Blee@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Subject: RE: stakeholders email - Checklist



Colleagues



In response to the recent increased risk level of an Avian Influenza incursion to poultry please see the attached biosecurity self-assessment checklist which is now available on the DAERA website Click here.



This checklist will assist all keepers in assuring themselves on the level of biosecurity on their premises over this high risk period. The required risk mitigation measures should be considered as the minimum necessary. All keepers are encouraged to exceed this where possible. The completed form should be retained and revisited periodically to ensure the measures deployed remain effective.



It would be appreciated if you would encourage all your members to complete this checklist form at their earliest convenience. In completing the checklist flock keepers will not only keep their birds safe but protect the 5,500 jobs in the poultry industry.



It is important to note that should an Avian Influenza Protection Zone be introduced in Northern Ireland this will be a key component of the mandatory requirements.



Thank you for your ongoing support with proactive messaging regarding vigilance, early reporting of suspected disease and importance of maintaining good biosecurity measures during this crucial period.



Thank you in advance for your support.



Kind regards





Jim Blee



Jim Blee I Animal Disease Control & Trade Policy Branch I Veterinary Service Animal Health Group I Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs I Ballykelly House I 111 Ballykelly Road I Ballykelly I Limavady I BT49 9HP



Tel: (028) 77442074 I Ext: 49074 I Mob: 07841 804 520 I Email: jim.blee@daera-ni.gov.uk









From: Lennon, Gerard
Sent: 16 November 2020 09:56
To: Nash, Eithne <Eithne.Nash@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Subject: Checklist



Sorry Eithne – you wouldn’t also have a quick look at something for the stakeholder e-mail



Many thanks Gerard



From: Lennon, Gerard
Sent: 16 November 2020 09:45
To: Nash, Eithne <Eithne.Nash@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Cc: Mullan, Padraig <Padraig.Mullan@daera-ni.gov.uk>; Phillips, Gayle <Gayle.Phillips@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Subject: Checklist



Eithne – can you look at the text please



Thanks



Gerard



From: Blee, Jim
Sent: 16 November 2020 09:36
To: Lennon, Gerard <Gerard.Lennon@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Cc: Phillips, Gayle <Gayle.Phillips@daera-ni.gov.uk>; Mullan, Padraig <Padraig.Mullan@daera-ni.gov.uk>; Nash, Eithne <Eithne.Nash@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Subject: Checklist



Gerard



Can you update me on the checklist please and if it has been amended/reviewed by veterinary – Ignatius/Gemma



Can we consider the current position on the website and update today – just seen update from Eithne whilst typing please cross reference to the Defra website and amend as necessary.



Can we publish the link to the checklist at the top of the page once agreed and can I have a couple of paragraphs in a stakeholder email so I can send out a pdf version



Will need a text to go with it as well



Jim Blee I Animal Disease Control & Trade Policy Branch I Veterinary Service Animal Health Group I Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs I Ballykelly House I 111 Ballykelly Road I Ballykelly I Limavady I BT49 9HP



Tel: (028) 77442074 I Ext: 49074 I Mob: 07841 804 520 I Email: jim.blee@daera-ni.gov.uk







Attachments area