🐦🚨 Urgent Update from Cardiff: Swans Euthanised Amid Bird Flu Fears 🚨🐦
Heartbreaking news from Cardiff’s favourite beauty spot, Roath Park. The RSPCA has had to make the difficult decision to humanely euthanise several swans amid a suspected avian flu outbreak. This follows an official confirmation of the disease in Cardiff Bay and ongoing investigations into other areas.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed avian flu in Cardiff Bay, and testing is ongoing on deceased birds found around Roath Park and Hendre Lake in St Mellons. As a precaution, Cardiff Council advises everyone to avoid contact with sick or dead birds.
The RSPCA shared, “We’d like to thank those who have expressed concern about the swans at Roath Park. Sadly, to ease their suffering, some swans with suspected avian flu have been euthanised.”
Unfortunately, this highly infectious disease remains untreatable and continues to affect bird populations. If you suspect bird flu, please check the RSPCA’s online advice and report it to Defra.
Let’s stay vigilant and protect our wildlife together. 💚
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