Warning issued by DEFA but no restrictions imposed
A case of Bird flu has been confirmed on the Isle of Man.
People are asked not to touch sick or dead birds after a wild buzzard was found in a garden near Bride and was later confirmed to have died from avian influenza.
The virus is not affecting kept or farmed birds in the Isle of Man, no restriction zones or other measures have been introduced.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has issued the following advice:
- Do not touch sick or dead birds or let dogs near them.
- All well-cooked local eggs and poultry are safe to eat.
- Keep a respectful distance from all wild birds on land or at sea.
- Bird keepers should practice good biosecurity and hygiene
Residents are assured that the risk to people is considered very low.
Anyone who finds a group of dead birds together should contact Animal Health on 685844 or by emailing agriculture@gov.im.
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