Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland
Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023
A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.
On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported.
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