Due to the recent increase in avian influenza cases in game birds and increasing risk of avian influenza, particularly in coastal counties, the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures has been updated to include additional biosecurity measures for game bird rearers and shoot operators.
These include:
- a requirement to cleanse and disinfect vehicles and footwear
- a requirement to collect and report dead birds found in the vicinity of release pens
- measures to prevent access to feeders and drinkers by wild birds
These measures come into force from 26 August.