Rotherham Council launches an investigation into reports of other dead birds in the area.
Two mute swans found dead at a lake in South Yorkshire have tested positive for avian influenza.
The bodies of the birds found at Treeton Dyke near Rotherham earlier this month were confirmed to have been carrying the virus. Rotherham Council said it had launched an investigation into reports of other dead birds in the area.It added: "Bird keepers are also asked to remain vigilant and to report any concerns of avian flu to the Animal and Plant Health Agency, even if the signs are mild."The dead birds were found at Treeton Dyke have tested positive for bird flu
Bird flu can be fatal for wild, poultry, game and captive birds. Symptoms can include a swollen head, running eyes, lethargy, breathing difficulties, fever and egg production problems.The highly infectious H5N1 strain of the diseaseThere have been 150 confirmed cases in the UK since 1 October 2022.Follow BBC Yorkshire on
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