Shropshire Council’s animal health team has been notified of an outbreak of Avian Influenza in a poultry flock in the Bishop’s Castle area.
As a result, restriction, monitoring and surveillance zones will be implemented over the Christmas break around the Bishop’s Castle area.
The council is asking residents and businesses who house birds to remain on alert for any signs of disease and report any cases of suspected disease immediately, whilst ensuring good levels of biosecurity at their premises.
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