Tag: Zoe Fowler

• Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 07:01 UTC

  Falklands brace for avian flu

  

  Agriculture officials in the Falkland Islands have announced that biosecurity measures have been stepped up in anticipation of the imminent arrival of avian influenza, which is likely to come from a sick bird.

• Tuesday, October 18th 2022 - 08:03 UTC

  Falklands Senior Veterinary Officer recommendations on Avian Influenza

  

  As we have learnt Avian Influenza is the current bird/poultry disease to look out for. Just to recap: Avian Influenza is a viral disease of birds (very seldom also humans), that is mainly transmitted via direct contact and/or droppings of infected birds. The symptoms can range from flu type symptoms (sneezing, respiratory distress) and decrease in the number of eggs laid, all the way to sudden death.

• Wednesday, January 19th 2022 - 09:01 UTC

  Falklands Senior Veterinary Officer is an woman Islander, born and educated in the Islands

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) confirmed that following a recruitment process at the end of 2021, Zoe Fowler was offered and has accepted the post of Senior Veterinary Officer for the Falkland Islands Government.