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From: Animal Disease Control and Trade Policy Branch <ADCTPB@daera-ni.gov.uk>
Sent: 02 January 2021 21:34
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Subject: RE: Avian Influenza update

Colleagues

Following the suspicion of notifiable avian influenza, including initial laboratory results, in a holding in Clough, County Antrim, North of Ballymena, the Chief Veterinary Officer has taken the decision to take appropriate disease control measures. This includes the humane culling of the affected birds and introduction of Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) to mitigate for onward disease spread.

Full details of the scope and measures required within the TCZ can be found in the attached Temporary Control Zone Declaration

I would greatly appreciate you forwarding this information to your members.

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















Attachments area

Hi everyone

A further update from DAERA GIVING US A MORE DETAILED AREA. ANY REGISTERED KEEPER WITHIN THESE AREAS SHOULD RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM DAERA AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM
Regards
Fred