Bird flu case declared near Mintlaw

Avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a location near Mintlaw as of Sunday, September 10,

In the latest update the Scottish Government has declared a 3km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ), which took effect as of 5.30pm on Sunday, September 10 at Sandyknapps Farm, Longside.

This means movement restrictions within these zones – for example, poultry, carcases, eggs, used poultry litter and manure – to prevent any further spread of disease.

Several previous cases are still active in the north-east including two detected in early August near Fraserburgh.

A spokesperson said: "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."

Meanwhile, the Protection Zone for the case at Portsoy has been lifted and the Protection Zone has now become part of the Surveillance Zone, which remains in place.

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