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Following the outbreak of Bird Flu in Suffolk, any gatherings of birds have been banned throughout the UK.

Argyll and Bute Council is assuring people that this action, which has been taken by the State Veterinary Service, is purely a precautionary measure.

Sandy Taylor, Argyll and Bute Council’s Chief Protective Services Officer, said: “The general licence for bird gatherings across Great Britain has been revoked. This means that bird sales, shows, exhibitions and other such gatherings have been banned.

“I would like to stress that this is purely precautionary and there is currently no reason to believe that the outbreak in Norfolk will affect Scotland, let alone Argyll. It is anticipated that this will be a temporary measure.”

People are being reminded that avian influenza (bird flu) cannot easily be contracted by humans and only generally affects people in very close contact with infected birds or their faeces.

Davie P wrote:Following the outbreak of Bird Flu in Suffolk, any gatherings of birds have been banned throughout the UK.

Argyll and Bute Council is assuring people that this action, which has been taken by the State Veterinary Service, is purely a precautionary measure.

I looked out my window earlier and there were 4 pigeons on my shed roof, I tried to explain to them that Argyll & Bute Council had banned such assemblies, but they just cooed amonst themselves and ignored me... I'm going to report them in the morning... What time does the council office open?

Davie P wrote:Sandy Taylor, Argyll and Bute Council’s Chief Protective Services Officer, said: “The general licence for bird gatherings across Great Britain has been revoked. This means that bird sales, shows, exhibitions and other such gatherings have been banned.

“I would like to stress that this is purely precautionary and there is currently no reason to believe that the outbreak in Norfolk will affect Scotland, let alone Argyll. It is anticipated that this will be a temporary measure.”

Does this mean that all pubs, clubs, lap dancing clubs, fashion shows and even weddings have to be men only until further notice?????

That might be ok in Edinburgh but the rest of Scotland surely couldnt cope with this..(with the exception of Aberdeen, who have other arrangements anyway.. )

Not only that but I see the whole poultry section of Tescos has been closed-off.

Did they naw send a letter tae them seagulls that hing aboot Kinloch Green when it's raining????

Annie wrote:Did they naw send a letter tae them seagulls that hing aboot Kinloch Green when it's raining????

They would have normally sent it pigeon post but a' the doos were quarentined!


petewick

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahahahahahahahahaha.....................

does that mean nae wummin are allowed oot in groups this weekend then, aw us men wil save a bloody fortune!

The Centre for Disease Control has released a list of symptoms of bird flu. If you experience any of the following, please seek medical treatment immediately:

High fever
Congestion
Nausea
Fatigue
Aching in the joints
An irresistible urge to crap on someone's windshield.

petewick wrote:They would have normally sent it pigeon post but a' the doos were quarentined!

They wouldn't squeeze the pigeons through that little plastic slot the Post Office have now, for deciding what stamps you need to put on 'em.