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Scotland declares bird flu prevention zone after fresh outbreak
All bird keepers must follow strict biosecurity measures as officials cite rising detections in wild and captive birds and a very high poultry risk.
- On Tuesday, Scotland's chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas announced a Scotland-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone following increased detections of the disease in wild and captive birds.
- Surveillance shows the virus is circulating in wild birds across Great Britain, while recent poultry outbreaks across Europe—including in Belgium, Germany, and Norway—prompted the measure.
- Mandatory steps include fencing off free-ranging birds, cleansing and disinfecting footwear and concrete areas, and keeping domestic ducks and geese separate from all other poultry.
- Scotland's chief vet officer Sheila Voas advised: "Maintaining strict biosecurity is the most effective method of protecting birds from the virus."
- Public Health Scotland and Food Standards Scotland confirmed the risk to the public is very low, with properly cooked poultry and products remaining safe to eat.
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Scotland-wide bird flu restrictions come into force amid rising cases
STRICT biosecurity measures are now legally required for all bird keepers in Scotland following a rise in bird flu cases among wild and captive birds. The Scotland-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone came into force at noon on Tuesday, 10 November, with the risk of the disease spreading to poultry and other captive birds assessed as […]
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