People are asked not to touch any sick or dead wild birds on public land although the risk of human infection is low.
A strain of bird flu that is known to infect humans and other animals has been identified in Jersey but the risk is low.
Islanders who come across a sick or dead wild bird on public land are asked not to touch it by Public Health, States Vets and Natural Environment.Director of Public Health Professor Peter Bradley said the "general chances of becoming infected remain low". He added: "The strain of bird flu that we have identified in the Island is known to spread to humans and other animals."However the chance and risk of infection is increased if sick or dead birds are handled without taking precautions."Dog owners and walkers are asked to stay to footpaths and use leads to prevent their pets coming into contact with sick or dead birds.
Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Caroline Terburgh said: "Although the risk to pet dogs from avian influenza is very low, we ask all dog owners and walkers to keep their dogs on a lead where wild birds are known to gather to reduce the chances of them coming into contact with dead or sick birds.Islanders who find sick garden birds and pigeons in their own gardens or on private land can report these to the JSPCA.
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