Bird flu confirmed in Pontyberem area

In response, the Welsh Government has declared a 3km Protection Zone and a wider 10km Surveillance Zone around the site. The Government says these restrictions are designed to stop the disease spreading and apply to anyone keeping poultry or other birds.

The council said its Animal Health Officers will visit homes, farms and businesses within the zones to check for birds and ensure biosecurity rules are being followed.

Officials stressed that the strain identified is dangerous for birds but presents a very low risk to people. The council added that residents who do not keep birds do not need to take any action.

Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability, said:

“The identification of avian influenza in the Pontyberem area is very sad news for the poultry keeper involved, however I want to reassure residents that this virus presents a very low risk to human health. I urge the keepers of poultry or other birds in the area to follow the enhanced biosecurity measures.”

He also noted that all bird keepers across Wales remain subject to national prevention rules introduced earlier this month.

Maps showing the zones and full guidance are available on the Welsh Government website.

The council has reminded residents that dead wild birds such as swans, geese, ducks, gulls or birds of prey should be reported to the Defra Helpline on 03459 33 55 77 (option 7).

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A Grays Harbor resident who was hospitalized with influenza symptoms in early November has been confirmed to have influenza A H5, a type of avian influenza. Additional testing shows the virus to be H5N5, an #AvianInfluenza virus that has previously been reported in animals but never before in humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DOH currently consider the risk to the public from avian influenza to be low.

https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/h5n5-avian-influenza-confirmed-grays-harbor-county-resident

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Just came across this from the #Flutrackers website...

Happy Turkey Day...NOT!

04-Nov-25, Michigan, Ottawa County, Commercial Turkey Meat Bird, Active cases: 74,400

Source:
https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/united-states/h5n1-tracking-af/michigan/940571-michigan-avian-flu-in-poultry-2022-2025/page6#post1022556

APHIS website:
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#BirdFlu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response

By Will Stone, November 6, 2025

"As birds fly south for the winter, they're carrying with them some unwelcome cargo: the H5N1 virus, or bird flu.

"In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of more than 3.5 million turkeys, chickens and ducks, a steep increase compared to the summer months. The virus can spread easily when infected wild birds mix with commercial or #BackyardFlocks.

"At the moment, states in the middle of the country are hardest hit. But scientists expect more outbreaks in other parts of the country, given bird migratory patterns.

"If not taken seriously, the fallout could lead to more than high egg prices. Influenza researchers fear a replay of last year when, for the first time, the U.S. saw close to 70 human cases, including one death.

" 'Absolutely we're going to see human infections, just like we did a year ago,' says Seema Lakdawala, a virologist at Emory University who studies bird flu. 'Nothing has changed substantially to suggest otherwise.'

"And though no human cases have been reported since early this year, scientists involved in tracking the virus say they don't have good visibility into what's happening in animals or humans. That's because the federal government has scaled back on surveillance and communication.

" 'We're not in a great position for monitoring things,' says Wendy Puryear, a virologist at Tufts University. 'I've been deep in the weeds since it arrived here in the U.S., and I'm finding myself in a very uncomfortable place.'

Read more:
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Council officers visiting homes after bird flu case confirmed near Milford Haven

The Welsh Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a 3km protection zone and a wider 10km surveillance zone around the affected premises. These zones are designed to stop the spread of the disease, which has been identified as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Officers checking where birds are kept

Pembrokeshire County Council says its Public Protection officers will be visiting homes and businesses inside the 3km zone to find out where poultry or other captive birds are being kept. They will also be giving advice on the restrictions that now apply.

Signs are being put up on local roads to show where the zones begin and end. These will stay in place until restrictions are lifted.

The council says its staff are working alongside vets from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, who are leading the response.

Bird keepers urged to stay vigilant

Officials are urging anyone who keeps birds to be extra careful about biosecurity – the steps taken to stop disease spreading. This includes keeping housing, equipment, vehicles and clothing clean and making sure wild birds cannot contaminate feed or bedding.

Keepers are also reminded that from October 2024 it became a legal requirement to register all poultry and captive birds, no matter how small the flock. Registration means owners can receive direct updates about outbreaks and rules that affect them.

What to look out for

Bird keepers are asked to watch for signs of illness such as sudden deaths, breathing problems, or drops in food, water or egg production.

Anyone who suspects bird flu must report it immediately to the Animal and Plant Health Agency Wales on 0300 303 8268.

The council says the risk to the public is very low, and food safety agencies advise there is also a very low risk to consumers.

Public asked to report dead wild birds

Members of the public who don’t keep birds can still help. Dead wild waterfowl (such as swans, geese or ducks), gulls or birds of prey should be reported to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77.

People are warned not to touch or pick up sick or dead birds. Sick or injured wild birds should instead be reported to the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.

Dead birds found on private land remain the responsibility of the landowner.

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