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Avian influenza (bird flu): Biosecurity guidance for single flock events

A single flock event is when the birds are from one source and are being presented for either sale or show.  These must be birds that are kept together on a single premises. 

During the event they must be the only flock on the premises or it will become a gathering.  The premises will include the palce where the birds  (this includes the venue car park).

There are common practices that should be followed by organisers of single flock events, especially when using premises at which other single flock events or gatherings occur.

You should ensure that:

  • All litter and manure within the cages, crates or baskets is contained until disposal. Any spillages outside the cage to be cleansed and disinfected immediately.
  • All litter and manure is disposed of in a manner which does not present a risk of spread of the disease, e.g. in sealed bags for normal refuse collection, so that other birds do not have direct access to it.
  • All show cages, crates or baskets are cleansed and disinfected before the event and the show cages, crates or baskets should be cleansed and disinfected on return to the home premises and before they are used to hold any other bird.

If you attend a single flock event and purchase a bird(s), you should isolate it from your other birds to allow you to monitor for disease.

Don’t be responsible for disease spread!

Page last modified: November 16, 2007 19:50
Page published: November 16, 2007 19:50

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