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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za
Collected on 8 September 2026
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Report unusual numbers of sick or dead wild birds
If you observe three or more sick or dead seabirds together, or fewer for solitary species like birds of prey, you should report them to help monitor avian influenza in wild populations.
The document's recorded date is 2 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Please also report if you find an unusual number of sick or dead wild birds, close together. This would be approximately 3 or more for seabirds, but fewer for solitary species like birds of prey.
Places
Western Cape, City of Cape Town, North West, Mpumalanga
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/avian-influenza-detected-western-cape-public-urged-stay-alert-not-alarmed
Closing Date
2 August 2025
Report suspected avian influenza in poultry
If you suspect an outbreak of avian influenza in poultry, you must report it immediately to your local State Veterinarian. This helps prevent the spread of the disease to other farms and communities.
The document's recorded date is 2 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
It is important to report suspected outbreaks in poultry to the local State Veterinarian immediately.
Report dead seabirds via online form
Dead seabirds can be reported using the SA seabird bird flu form available on the OCIMS website. This helps track the spread of avian influenza in wild bird populations.
The document's recorded date is 2 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Dead seabirds can be reported via the “SA seabird bird flu form”, available on the OCIMS (Oceans and Coastal Information Management System) website or at https://arcg.is/1585011 or via the attached QR code (click “open in browser” on the first page).
