[citspeed]

just been talking to defra regarding bird flu and auctions
there is still a country wide ban on the sale of poultry at auctions

i will post again a soon as i find any more information out

[Aunt Sally]

thanks citspeed.  Please keep us updated.

[richyrich7]

Does that include the movement of eggs for hatching do you know ?

[citspeed]

hi no eggs are ok as far as i am aware they are still selling them at auction

              hope this helps cheers paul

[richyrich7]

Yes it does, thank you Paul.

[citspeed]

hi rr yes it does what? defra themselves said only chickens and ducks no mention of eggs

[slowef]

There are bord sales every tuesday here no ban in force, whats that about then been every week since april and selling everything there

[richyrich7]

hi rr yes it does what? defra themselves said only chickens and ducks no mention of eggs

Re your 1st post

hope this helps cheers paul

Yes It does help  

[02rlgudgin]

Well then I went to an auction up here in the north east the other not knowing that ther was a country ban hmm i dont think ill be going back there

[alan42]

i have been to 5 bird auctions in the last mounth and the last one i went to got there licence isued 2 weeks ago by defra so i think someone has got info wrong?
alan
and i know it was 2 weeks ago because i personaly read the licence.

[heifer]

The confirmation of the LPAI was confirmed on 24/5/07 and on the 25/5/07 chickens and ducks were temporarily banned from taken to bird gatherings, this ban has now been lifted - see below (from DEFRA website).  

Bird fairs, markets, shows and other gatherings

Following confirmation of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza H7N2 in a flock in Conwy, North Wales, chickens and ducks were temporarily banned from being taken to bird gatherings. The risk of bird gatherings has been re-assessed and the ban has now been lifted. Bird gatherings including falconry displays, fairs, markets, shows, exhibitions and domestic pigeon races are all permitted as before under the General Licence under Regulation 6 of the Preventive Measures (England) Regulations 2006


As part of the ongoing investigation into the source of the H7N2 low pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in North Wales, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Dr Christianne Glossop has confirmed that the 15 chickens at the smallholding near Corwen, were bought in Chelford Market, Cheshire. Dr Glossop said:

Chelford Market is one line of inquiry Animal Health are following in the ongoing investigation.

As part of the tracing exercise, I would urge anyone, who has not already been contacted by Animal Health officials, and who has purchased from or supplied to Chelford Market in Cheshire on Monday 7 May 2007 or any poultry keeper who visited Chelford Market on this date whose birds have subsequently become ill to contact their local Animal Health Office or the Defra helpline

An important part of disease control is finding the source of infection.  It has to be a very thorough process with a number of lines of inquiry to follow.

In the meantime, all bird keepers throughout Wales should continue their efforts to maintain high levels of biosecurity and maintain vigilance by continuing to monitor their birds for signs of disease. If you are concerned about the health of your birds you should seek the advice of your veterinary surgeon, if you suspect that your birds have avian influenza you should report it to your Local Animal Health Office.

The Defra helpline number is 08459 33 55 77. (Open between 9am - 5pm 7 days a week)

Hope this covers clears up any confusion!

[citspeed]

yep looks like auctions are back on according to defras web site

[Foxy]

Was going to go to the Bath & West Show - but their website stated that the Poultry and Egg section was cancelled due the recent outbreak of the mild form of avian flu(H7 N1) so didn't bother -very disappointed.