GSPCA Issues Avian Flu Advice for Bird Owners in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:51, 11th Nov, 2025 | 0

GSPCA Issues Avian Flu Advice for Bird Owners in Guernsey

With confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) continuing to rise across the UK and Europe, the GSPCA is urging all bird owners in Guernsey to take extra precautions to protect their poultry, pet birds, and the wild birds that visit their gardens.

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Avian Flu update across the UK

Submitted by Steve on 13:52, 27th Mar, 2025 | 0

The UK Defra department have recently issued this advice

‘Dear Stakeholder

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, Durham.

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ADVICE - Avian Bird Flu cases continue across the UK and latest advice from the States Vets Department

Submitted by Steve on 16:16, 3rd Feb, 2025 | 0

Last week this announcement was made by the Staes Vet department in Guernsey -

‘Good morning,

There are currently outbreaks of bird flu in wild and kept birds in the UK. This is a reminder to all poultry keepers to remain vigilant and maintain good biosecurity so as to avoid any local outbreaks.

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Avian Bird Flu advice from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:05, 17th Dec, 2024 | 0

Last week this announcement was made by the Staes Vet department in Guernsey -

‘There are currently outbreaks of bird flu in wild and kept birds in the UK and France. This is a reminder to all poultry keepers to remain vigilant and maintain good biosecurity so as to avoid any local outbreaks.

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Avian Bird Flu Update from Guernsey States Vets due to case in Jersey

Submitted by Steve on 08:55, 22nd Jul, 2023 | 0

This week this announcement was made in Jersey due to Avian Flu and this week the States of Guernsey Vets issued this statement on the 20th July 2023 -

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WARNING PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM SEALS – Avian bird flu has been found in the carcasses of 5 dead seals on a beach in Cornwall

Submitted by Steve on 12:49, 17th Mar, 2023 | 0

The Cornwall Wildlife Trust urged members of the public to stay away from all dead animals which wash up on beaches including seals, dolphins, porpoises, whales and sea birds. There has also been cases of bird flu in a dolphin in Devon, the Trust said on its website.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust have said -

‘The general public are advised against approaching and interacting with seals in the UK, even when the animals are in danger or distress.

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Sadly Avian Flu deaths continue around the Bailiwick and advice on what action to take if you find a sick bird

Submitted by Steve on 21:59, 4th Sep, 2022 | 0

The GSPCA continue to be called out to birds with Avian Bird Flu sadly and the young raven we rescued sadly passed away due to the deadly disease.

If you find a sick bird, who you should contact will vary depending on the following circumstances:

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IMPORTANT - States Vets publish guidance on bird flu following two confirmed cases in Guernsey this weekend

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 14th Jul, 2022 | 0

With continued cases of H5N1 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds and today the press release from the Guernsey States Vets of two confirmed cases the GSPCA want to ensure we all do what we can to help the birds of Guernsey and also our own health.

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IMPORTANT Message due to outbreaks of H5N1 Avian Influenza causing large numbers of deaths to seabirds

Submitted by Steve on 16:58, 22nd Jun, 2022 | 0

Due to the high numbers of H5N1 Avian Influenza the States of Alderney have recently sent out this important message –

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Guernsey Bird Keeper ACTION needed with the new Avian Influenza (Precautionary Measures) Order, 2022 & GSPCA ADVICE

Submitted by Steve on 13:52, 4th Feb, 2022 | 0

The GSPCA continue to urge bird owners to protect their pets and flocks.

With continued cases of H5N1 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds with the most recent case in Chirk, Wrexham.

Recently the States of Guernsey States Vets put out this very IMPORTANT message out witha new Order to poultry owners –

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