Wales/England: Mandatory bird registration coming into force soon
11 September, 2024
From 1st October 2024 it will become a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Wales and England to register themselves with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Previously, only keepers with 50 or more birds were legally required to register. This new requirement will mean keepers of poultry and other captive birds must register regardless of the size of their flock. This new requirement will allow the authorities to communicate with bird keepers effectively, which is vital in helping us to manage disease outbreaks such as bird flu.
