An outbreak of bird flu (H5N1) has occurred at a premises in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has announced.
On Friday night, Sheila Voas revealed it had implemented a 3km protection zone around the area, located in Kirriemuir, after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported.
A 10km surveillance zone has also been declared.
The premises, according to the declaration published on the Scottish Government’s website, is Over Ascreavie House, Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir.
The restrictions put in place stop the movement of poultry, carcases, eggs, used poultry litter and manure to prevent any further spread of disease.
A declaration published on the Scottish Goverment’s website, signed by Ms Voas, said the announcement was made official at 8.15pm.
It adds: “The Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) has formed the opinion that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists, or has in the previous 56 days existed, on premises and has informed the Scottish Ministers of that conclusion.”
