#UK: Warning as #BirdFlu found in dead gull
by Sarah Turnnidge, April 2, 2025
"A warning has been issued after a confirmed case of bird flu was found in a wild herring gull.
"#Devizes Town Council has urged dog owners to take care after the bird was found dead in the town with H5N1 Avian Influenza as part of ongoing surveillance work.
"In a post on social media a spokesperson for the local authority confirmed #Wiltshire Council had been notified of the finding by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (3APHA).
"The public have been told to avoid touching dead or sick wild birds, their #feathers, or surfaces contaminated by #BirdDroppings.
"#DogOwners should keep their pets on leads and use footpaths, the APHA said, with people who keep poultry or other birds advised to wash their hands and #disinfect footwear after handling.
"The Health Security Agency has said the risk to public health is very low. [But remember -- it is deadly for cats, and can be passed from humans to cats].
"A spokesperson for Devizes Town Council said: 'We will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public informed of any developments.'
Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2xx0jdr6o
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #PetHealth #WiltshireUK #WildHerringGulls
