Bird owners reminded poultry shows remain banned

With show season soon to start, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the local community that while the UK wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been lifted today ( 4 July), poultry shows and gatherings remain banned.

Manager of the Council’s Trading Standards service, Gary Foubister, also oversees Animal Welfare. He said:

“The risk of avian flu to our wild bird populations remains high, with recent cases confirmed in England – and so good biosecurity standards and hygiene practices, and a ban on poultry gatherings, remains key to protecting your birds and our unique wildlife.”

More information available at www.gov.scot