County veterinarian Agneta Carlson Norström is now urging the public to be careful of sick or dead birds.
– If you come across a sick or dead bird, it is important to leave it alone. Do not touch a bird without protective gloves. The risk of people contracting the virus is low, says county veterinarian Agnetta Carlson Norström, but it’s important to be careful.
What you should do, however, is report bird finds to the SVA via their digital form: https://rapporteravilt.sva.se Link to another site.
“What is reported to the SVA helps us follow the infection and then make wise decisions regarding dealing with the virus,” says district veterinarian Agneta Karlsson Norström.
The outbreak of avian influenza in Gotland last year mainly affected Tordmular and Silgrisslor. This year it looks like the seagulls will be affected.
– The reports we’ve received now are mainly of seagulls, which seems to be a pattern for this year. Stockholm and Kalmar have both had major outbreaks of avian influenza in seagulls, says county veterinarian Agneta Carlson Norström.
For you with poultry, it is important that you continue to follow a good infection prevention routine and watch for any symptoms. Read more on the Swedish Agricultural Agency website.
Swedish Agriculture Agency information on how to protect the birds you love
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