The discovery of several dead geese near a bridge in Bridgnorth has fuelled fears that bird flu could have arrived in the town.
In a small area surrounding the bridge, there are approximately nine dead geese, which have been there for at least seven days.
Bird keepers must now follow strict legal measures to protect their flocks from bird flu, including keeping free range birds in fenced areas and stringent biosecurity for staff on farms. "It is currently with APHA who are dealing with the situation as the executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs."
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