Compulsory Housing for Poultry and Captive Birds in Ireland (Avian Influenza) - Frequently Raised Topics Dec 2020
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The legislation can be found here: http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2020/si/566/made/en/print
Further information on preventative biosecurity measures for flock owners is available at: Biosecurity to Prevent Avian Influenza
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o preventing access to the holding by vermin, wild birds or any other animals
o putting in place footwear disinfection points at all entry and exit points to and from the premises
o limiting access to the premises to essential personnel only
o ensuring that biosecurity protocols are followed by all personnel entering and leaving the premises as regards dedicated/disposable clothing, footwear, handwashing and so on
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Commercial free range and organic flocks are required to meet specific animal welfare requirements which are set down in EU legislation and even when temporarily housed this animal welfare legislation continues to apply. However, as full housing represents a significant change to the standard environment for free range and organic birds, owners should monitor their birds closely for any signs of stress.
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o Use other barns, sheds, garages or out houses
o Construct a lean-to veranda on the side of existing houses
o Construct a pen using straw bales, with a tarpaulin roof, and bird-proof netting (25mm aperture for light and ventilation)
o Use bird-proof netting to roof outdoor pens
o Provide additional protection around the supplies (for example: netting)
o Prevent access to open water, and use mains or treated water for the birds
o Install bird scaring systems
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o Feed and water are kept fresh, and free from faecal contamination
o There is no evidence of behaviour such as feather pecking or cannibalism
o In hot weather or cold, wet weather, that the birds have sufficient ventilation
o Overcrowding is not becoming a problem (particularly with fast-growing birds)
o There is no evidence of disease
cover the roof with plastic?
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o By feeding and watering your birds under cover, the possibility of attracting wild birds may be reduced
o Provide extra protection to feed and water stations to avoid attracting birds
o Regular inspection of feeding and watering areas should be carried out to observe for signs of wild birds
o Rotate feeding times as wild birds may ‘learn’ when captive birds get fed
o Spike strips to deter perching
o Flutter tape, flashing lights and scarecrows
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o The department at Department Local Offices
o department’s Avian Influenza helpline: 076 106 4403
o outside of office hours: 1850 200 456
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Further information on this legislation can be found at: http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2020/si/567/made/en/print
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o Department Local Office
o department’s Avian Influenza helpline: Tel: 076 1064403
o outside of office hours: 1850 200 456
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o Hanging objects that are safe for the birds such as old CDs and cabbage or kale leaves from perches or the ceiling of the enclosure for them to peck
o Provide foraging items inside like hay, dirt clumps, (non-toxic) weeds or old wood stumps
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call the Avian Influenza Hotline at 076 1064403 or Outside of Office hours: 1850 200 456 .
Further information on avian influenza can be found at:
department’s website Avian influenza (Bird Flu)- Current Situation
Situation in Europe with H5N8: https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/animal-diseases/control-measures/avian-influenza_en
Information on avian influenza clinical signs in poultry and control measures: Avian influenza (Bird Flu)- Current Situation
Information on biosecurity for flock owners: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/50ce4-avian-influenza-bird-flu/#avian-biosecurity-measures-guidance
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Avian influenza helpline: Tel: 076 1064403 or Outside of Office hours: 1850 200 456.