Bird keepers urged to be cautious after avian flu found in yard in Staffordshire

Poultry and bird keepers in Staffordshire are being advised to keep their birds housed after a case of avian influenza was found in a yard.

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Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is working with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to respond to the incident in Audley.

A protection and surveillance zone have been set up around the premises and birdkeepers are being reminded to remain vigilant for signs of the virus.