Bird flu case confirmed at farm near Banff
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at Inchdrewer Farm near Banff.
The Scottish Government has declared a 3km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ), which took effect from 8.50pm on Sunday, July 9.
It outlined: "This means movement restrictions within these zones – for example, poultry, carcasses, eggs, used poultry litter and manure – to prevent any further spread of disease.
"Keepers can find out if their premises are in these zones via the APHA interactive map. You are in a PZ or SZ if the whole or part of your premises falls within the zone.
"Vigilance by bird keepers is important and any suspicion of disease in Scotland must be reported immediately to the local APHA Field Services office."
Visit the Scottish Government's declaration page on the case for further information.