Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a small commercial poultry premises near Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Please check GOV.SCOT for further information.

All bird keepers must follow stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection or Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.SCOT.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing measures is in force in England and Wales. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

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