A three kilometre control zone is in place after an outbreak of bird flu near Pokesdown.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency said the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at the location.
The affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.
In a social media statement, BCP Council said: “There have been reports of bird flu among wild and captive birds in the BCP area.
“A 3km controlled zone is now in place to help prevent the spread of the disease.
“Residents are asked to follow our advice to help reduce the risk of other birds becoming infected:
- If you keep poultry or other captive birds inside of the controlled zone, you must familiarise yourself with temporary measures and restrictions here.
- All keepers of birds, including poultry, inside and outside of the zone must register them to help prevent the spread of disease.
- While the risk to human health is very low, if you see a dead or sick bird, don’t touch it. You should also avoid touching bird feathers, or surfaces contaminated with bird droppings. Report dead birds here.
“Our Trading Standards Officers are working alongside officers from the Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency and Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs teams to help prevent the spread of the disease.”
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