H5N1 CONFIRMED IN DAVIOT NEAR INVERNESS. A PROTECTION & SURVEILLANCE ZONE IS IN PLACE
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises in Daviot, near Inverness. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place. See GOV.SCOT for more information.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain with additional mandatory housing measures in force in the following areas:

  • Cheshire
  • City of Kingston Upon Hull
  • Herefordshire
  • The East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Lancashire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Merseyside
  • Norfolk
  • North Yorkshire
  • An area in Shropshire
  • Suffolk
  • Worcestershire
  • York.

All bird keepers in these areas must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow the housing and stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

More information, including biosecurity guidance and details on what restrictions are in place is available on GOV.SCOT.

You can also check if specific areas are in a zone by using the following avian influenza interactive map.
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