The meeting at 3:30pm on Monday 7 November will be held against the backdrop of a wave of avian influenza (AI) that is thought to be the largest outbreak of its kind in the UK.
Agenda
With fears growing among those working in the Welsh poultry sector, NFU Cymru has organised a meeting with the Interim Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales, Gavin Watkins, in order that members can hear about the very latest on AI, followed by a question and answer session.
As well as hearing from the Interim CVO for Wales, the meeting will also feature a welcome from NFU Cymru Poultry Chairman Richard Williams and an NFU Cymru AI update from NFU Cymru Policy Adviser Dafydd Jarrett.
Members can register here
Meeting with Interim Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales on avian influenza
NFU Cymru Poultry Chairman Richard Williams said: “Given the heightened fears about this wave of AI and the impact it is already having on poultry businesses in the UK, I very much welcome the fact that NFU Cymru has called this timely meeting with the Interim CVO for Wales.
“I’d strongly urge poultry keepers to register for this event in order that they can hear the very latest information and guidance. With AI already hitting a number of commercial flocks and taking a grip in the wild bird population, also, we must all practise the highest biosecurity measures and do everything we can help to keep this terrible disease at bay.”
Registration
Alternatively, call the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200.
More information on the AI situation
Meeting with Interim Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales on avian influenza