Webinar: Avian Influenza

Upcoming webinar

Essential Avian Influenza briefing: latest situation, bio-security advice and how to support your clients

7pm, Thursday 9 February | Zoom 

Speakers:

• Richard Jackson, President of the British Veterinary Poultry Association
• Elliott Simpson-Brown, Council member of the British Veterinary Zoological Society
• Chaired by Malcolm Morley, President, British Veterinary Association

About this webinar:

Get the latest update on where Avian Influenza cases are in the UK for wild birds and poultry, and what this means for vets in practice and their clients.

What to look for: clinical signs in birds are variable between species and individuals, so our discussion will include approaches to wildlife in general practice, in small zoos, and bird of prey centres.

Learn more about bio-security for backyard flocks and the actions you and your clients can take to minimise the spread of the disease.

Q&A: put your questions to our expert panel and get the latest guidance and insights.

Key takeaways:

• Vets are required to provide emergency care (first aid and where necessary euthanasia) to all sick and injured birds, both wild and captive, for welfare and regulatory reasons.
• Find out how to keep yourself, your clothing, equipment and the bird area clean.
• Understand what you can do to cover and contain bird areas and record poultry movements on or off site.
• Get tips on how to avoid non-essential contact with birds