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Wales Online
26-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Bird flu confirmed at North Wales commercial premises
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial premises in North Wales. A 3km protection zone, and 10km surveillance zone which extends into England, have been set up, after the case was discovered near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham. A Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs statement said: "Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises in Wales near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham (AIV 2025/49). "A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England." Anybody within the surveillance zone must keep a records of visitors, of all poultry entering or leaving the premises and report any increases in deaths, or drop in egg production and all poultry movements as part of measures to stop the spread. (Image: UK Government) The Welsh Government has issued this guidance about bird flu: Report a suspicion Contact your local Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) office immediately on 0300 303 8268 if you suspect avian influenza. APHA vets will investigate suspected cases. Clinical signs The following clinical signs may be present: swollen head blue discolouration of the neck and throat loss of appetite respiratory distress such as: gaping beak, coughing/sneezing, gurgling diarrhoea fewer eggs laid increased mortality Transmission and prevention Although Avian influenza is a disease of birds, in rare cases humans can become infected. Some strains of Avian influenza can spread easily and quickly between birds and have a high death rate. All bird keepers must: continue to practice the highest levels of biosecurity be vigilant for any signs of disease You should register your poultry (on even if only kept as pets, so APHA can contact you during an outbreak. This is a legal requirement if you have 50 or more birds. Biosecurity advice All bird keepers are urged to maintain high levels of biosecurity; whether you have a few pet birds, or if you have a large commercial flock. To ensure high levels of biosecurity, all poultry keepers should: minimise movement of people in and out of bird enclosures clean and disinfect footwear using a government approved disinfectant, and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy ensure the areas where birds are kept are not attractive to wild birds, for example, by netting ponds and by removing access to food sources keep your birds separate to and without access to areas where especially geese, ducks and gulls are present feed and water your birds in enclosed areas to discourage wild birds clean and disinfect vehicles and equipment that have come into contact with poultry, and reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas keep a close watch on birds for any signs of disease and report any sick birds or unexplained deaths to your vet or APHA Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus The risk of HPAI virus (bird flu) increases during the winter. Migratory waterfowl and gulls are the most likely cause of HPAI incursion. (Migratory wildfowl include ducks, geese and swans.) This is based on experience over the last two winters. Along with with scientific and veterinary opinion. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
26-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Bird flu confirmed at North Wales commercial premises
Bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial premises in North Wales. A 3km protection zone, and 10km surveillance zone which extends into England, have been set up, after the case was discovered near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham. A Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs statement said: "Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises in Wales near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham (AIV 2025/49). "A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England." Anybody within the surveillance zone must keep a records of visitors, of all poultry entering or leaving the premises and report any increases in deaths, or drop in egg production and all poultry movements as part of measures to stop the spread. The Welsh Government has issued this guidance about bird flu: Report a suspicion Contact your local Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) office immediately on 0300 303 8268 if you suspect avian influenza. APHA vets will investigate suspected cases. Clinical signs The following clinical signs may be present: swollen head blue discolouration of the neck and throat loss of appetite respiratory distress such as: gaping beak, coughing/sneezing, gurgling diarrhoea fewer eggs laid increased mortality Transmission and prevention Although Avian influenza is a disease of birds, in rare cases humans can become infected. Some strains of Avian influenza can spread easily and quickly between birds and have a high death rate. All bird keepers must: continue to practice the highest levels of biosecurity be vigilant for any signs of disease You should register your poultry (on even if only kept as pets, so APHA can contact you during an outbreak. This is a legal requirement if you have 50 or more birds. Biosecurity advice All bird keepers are urged to maintain high levels of biosecurity; whether you have a few pet birds, or if you have a large commercial flock. To ensure high levels of biosecurity, all poultry keepers should: minimise movement of people in and out of bird enclosures clean and disinfect footwear using a government approved disinfectant, and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy ensure the areas where birds are kept are not attractive to wild birds, for example, by netting ponds and by removing access to food sources keep your birds separate to and without access to areas where especially geese, ducks and gulls are present feed and water your birds in enclosed areas to discourage wild birds clean and disinfect vehicles and equipment that have come into contact with poultry, and reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas keep a close watch on birds for any signs of disease and report any sick birds or unexplained deaths to your vet or APHA Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus The risk of HPAI virus (bird flu) increases during the winter. Migratory waterfowl and gulls are the most likely cause of HPAI incursion. (Migratory wildfowl include ducks, geese and swans.) This is based on experience over the last two winters. Along with with scientific and veterinary opinion.
Powys County Times
25-06-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Bird flu zone in Powys after case confirmed in Wales
A bird flu surveillance zone has been set up to cover part of Powys after a case of the disease was confirmed at a farm in Wales. "Highly pathogenic" bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial poultry premises in Glyn Ceiriog, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Defra also confirmed that 3km and 10km bird flu surveillance zones have been put in place around the premises, with the larger area covering the very northernmost part of Powys. Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is among the villages that fall within the zone. The confirmation of the presence of the H5N1strain of the virus has prompted immediate action from animal health authorities. Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. See for info. #BirdFlu — APHA (@APHAgovuk) June 24, 2025 All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled, DEFRA said. Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans. There are lots of different strains of bird flu virus. Most of them don't infect humans. The NHS website states there are four strains that have caused public health "concern" in recent years: H5N1 (since 1997) H7N9 (since 2013) H5N6 (since 2014) H5N8 (since 2016) Although H5N1, H7N9 and H5N6 don't infect people easily and aren't usually spread from human to human, several people have been infected around the world, leading to a number of deaths.
Leader Live
25-06-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Bird flu confirmed at Wrexham poultry premises, DEFRA says
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said yesterday (Tuesday, June 24) the case has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceiriog, and revealed 3km and 10km bird flu surveillance zones. The confirmation of the presence of the H5N1strain of the virus has prompted immediate action from animal health authorities. Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. See for info. #BirdFlu All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled, DEFRA said. (Image: DEFRA) Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans. Read more There are lots of different strains of bird flu virus. Most of them don't infect humans. The NHS website states there are four strains that have caused public health "concern" in recent years: Although H5N1, H7N9 and H5N6 don't infect people easily and aren't usually spread from human to human, several people have been infected around the world, leading to a number of deaths.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Landfill summit calls for homes to be 'safe space'
A father whose seven-year-old son died during severe floods says homes "should always be a safe space" on the day of a summit about toxic landfills. Campaigners from more than 20 communities experiencing "severe and sometimes fatal harms from toxic landfill and contaminated water" will speak at Wednesday's Zane's Law summit, organisers said. They include Kye and Nicole Gbangbola, whose son Zane died after the River Thames flooded their Surrey home in 2014. His parents disputed the results of an inquest in 2016 and say their son was killed by gas washed out of a former landfill site in Chertsey. At his inquest, the coroner concluded Zane was killed by carbon monoxide from a petrol pump used to clear flood water from the family home in Chertsey. Zane's parents will join Dirty Water Campaign, Gas Communities United, Corby Childhood Cancer, and the Environment Secretary Steve Reed at a gathering at the Houses of Parliament. The coalition of landfill campaigns have come together calling for Zane's law, which Mr Gbangbola described as "enforceable law to protect communities from the dangers of toxic landfill and polluted water". Other speakers will include Des Collins, the solicitor who represented families affected by the toxic waste scandal in Corby, dramatised in the recent Netflix series Toxic Town. Mr Gbangbola told BBC Radio Surrey the summit would bring together campaigns from "all across the country that up until this point have really been unheard". "When they come together they move through an understanding that it's not only them, there's others across the country, other communities experiencing such harm and death," he added. He claimed the issues of those living near toxic landfills ranged from respiratory issues, through to birth defects, tumours, neurological and immune system damage and homes which could be valued at zero. "Our homes should always be a safe space, when you're experiencing these impacts simply from living in proximity to landfill it becomes a time when action is needed," he said. Baroness Natalie Bennett, who will chair the hybrid meeting, said current UK regulations on contaminated land were "grossly inadequate" and a threat to the safety of many. Several local authorities have passed motions calling for Zane's Law. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has been contacted for comment. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Calls for independent inquiry into boy's death 'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series Concern over experiments near home of boy who died Judicial review over 'contaminated' land claim Son's death cover-up like Post Office scandal - dad Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
