Conor O'Gorman Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZs) in England, Scotland and Wales amended today (9 January 2023) have confirmed that ‘catching up’, the process of taking wild gamebirds for restocking breeding purposes, is permitted following the publication of a new Defra risk assessment. In addition to following existing best practice rules, the AIPZs have been updated to include new mandatory measures to minimise the risk of an avian influenza infection as result of ‘catching up’. The new measures include a requirement that caught up birds must kept for a minimum of 21 days before they can be moved to another premises (other than in specific situations and such movement is licenced). This timescale is in-line with other movement restrictions associated with preventing the spread of avian influenza. More information here: https://basc.org.uk/catching-up-permitted-following-risk-assessment/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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