New Bird flu ( Avian influenza ) confirmed at premises near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) reports that highly pathogenic Bird flu – avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease – https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu/
Avian influenza is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect any type of avian influenza in poultry or captive birds you must report it immediately by contacting your local Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.
Please contact:
Email: APHA.Scotland@apha.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 600708
APHA Field Services
Thainstone Court
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire
AB51 5YA
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-outbreaks/.
Cases and disease control zones
There are currently confirmed outbreaks in Scotland.
You can check where disease control zones are located and if you are in a zone on the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) interactive map.
