If you keep a small flock of poultry or ‘captive birds’, you have an important role in preventing further disease outbreaks. An outbreak of bird flu in a backyard flock could have the same impact on poultry keepers and trade in poultry as an outbreak on a commercial farm.
The above points are covered in our one page leaflet – print this and keep it handy, or put a copy on your noticeboard:
A recording of the ‘Protect Your Flock’ webinar which was held on Wednesday 1 December in conjunction with CAFRE to heighten awareness of the importance of good biosecurity for the hobby flock sector is now available in the following video:
