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Bird flu outbreak 'no risk to humans'

There is no risk to human health from a bird flu outbreak in Angus, according to Scotland's Chief Veterinary Officer, Sheila Voas.
A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established in Angus after the H5N1 strain was detected in chickens.
Restrictions have been put in place to stop the movement of poultry, carcasses, and eggs to prevent further spread of the disease.
Food Standards Scotland states that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for consumers.

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The National

Protection zone established in Scottish town amid bird flu outbreak

A PROTECTION zone has been established following a bird flu outbreak in Angus, Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer has said.

2 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Scotland’s chief vet officer confirms bird flu outbreak in Angus

The announcement was made on the Scottish Government’s website on Friday evening.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

Bird flu outbreak confirmed at Scots premises as 'protection zone' put in place

A 10km surveillance zone has also been declared.

2 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Raptor Persecution UK

Highly pathogenic bird flu outbreak in Angus (again)

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, H5N1) near Kirriemuir, in Angus. The infected premises were declared at 20.15hrs last night (10 Jan 2025) at Over Ascreavie House, Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir, DD8 5HA. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone around the infected premises is now in force, meaning various measures are now in place to restrict the spread of this highly contagious dis…

2 months ago

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Protection zone set up after outbreak of bird flu in Angus

Read More Scottish government stresses that risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023 A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said. On Friday night Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8-mile) surveillance zone was…

2 months ago

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Bird Flu Outbreak in Angus, Scotland: Chief Vet Officer Confirms H5N1 Case – Archyde

Archyde Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Angus, Scotland: Key Facts and Precautions Table of Contents 1. Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Angus, Scotland: Key Facts and Precautions 2. Immediate Actions to Contain the Outbreak 3. Past context and Recent Developments 4. Public Health Risk Remains Minimal 5. Guidance for Poultry Keepers 6. Looking Ahead: Monitoring and […] You can read the full story here: Bird Flu Outbreak in Angus, Scotland: Chief Ve…

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