Avian Influenza

The Council has a responsibility to ensure that people know where to find relevant information about Avian Flu. Below you will find links to various sources of information, whether you are a poultry farmer, keeper of small numbers of poultry or a member of the public. Click on the link which applies to you.

Commercial poultry farmers and keepers of domestic poultry

If you are are a commercial poultry farmer or keep smaller numbers of poultry you will find the information you need on the website of the Department for Food Environment Food and Rural Affairs. A range of information and downloadable leaflets are available on the site.

You may also find some useful information on the website of the National Farmers' Union.

Members of the public

General information about pandemic influenza can be found on the Department of Health's website or from the Health Protection Agency.

There is also a useful article in the Times which gives tips on how to protect yourself from influenza.

For guidance from Dorset County Council see the document below:

Dorset County Council Avian Flu guidance.