Bird flu case is declared near Cullen

Avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at Mill of Towie near Cullen.

The Scottish Government has declared a 3km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ), which took effect from 5.51pm on Tuesday, August 8.

It said: "This means movement restrictions within these zones – for example, poultry, carcases, eggs, used poultry litter and manure – to prevent any further spread of disease. Further information can be found in the Declaration.

"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 Inchdrewer Farm near Banff has been ended.

Bird flu was confirmed at the farm on Sunday, July 9 with a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone declared.

The Protection Zone was ended on Saturday, August 5. This followed completion of cleansing and disinfection, and mandatory surveillance requirements.

The area which formed the Protection Zone has now become part of the Surveillance Zone, which remains in place.

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