Posted on 03/11/2023 3:29:43 AM PST by Jan_Sobieski
People in Great Britain who keep chickens in their yards are forced to register them with the government under a new proposed law to stop the spread of bird flu.
As part of the ongoing efforts to combat avian influenza, the government of England, Wales, and Scotland introduced a proposal on Wednesday that would make it mandatory for all poultry keepers to formally register their birds.
The new rules would apply to all bird keepers, no matter how many birds they own. Currently, only people who keep 50 birds or more are required by law to do so.
Under the rule, people who keep birds as pets or for food production (i.e., eggs) will be forced to register as well. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. They would also be required to update their information every year.
The owners are required to provide information, which includes their contact information, the location where the birds are kept, as well as information regarding the species, quantity, and purpose of the birds.
“These proposals will enable us to have a full picture of the number and location of birds kept across Great Britain and make it easier to track and manage the spread of avian disease,” according to a joint statement by the chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland, and Wales.
“This information will also help inform future risk assessments and maintain our commitment to continually building our extensive avian influenza research portfolio.”
“We welcome this consultation as a means of ensuring the GB poultry register is fit to support Government and industry efforts in mitigating the ongoing impacts of avian influenza,” said British Poultry Council Chief Executive…
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Nobody here but us...
How about ducks?
Coming soon to the US? Register all guns and chickens just to make everyone safe.
I know it is funny but birds, including chickens do not have teeth.
Dogs would like to kept off their radar, thank you:
https://time.com/6259763/uk-considered-killing-cats-pandemic/
In this situation, how do the plutocratic oligarchs who are manipulating behind the scenes, survive?
either they have an antidote or use their own supplies
...unless they are Nick Park claymation chickens. Those have teeth and fingers, wear clothes, and can talk.
You should send Mr. Park a strongly worded letter.
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