An outbreak of bird flu (H5N1) has occurred at a premises in Angus, the Scottish Government has said.
On Friday night, the Scottish Government revealed it had implemented a 3km protection zone around the area, located in Kirriemuir, after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported.
A 10km surveillance zone has also been declared.
The premises, according to the declaration published on the Scottish Government’s website, is Over Ascreavie House, Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir.
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The restrictions put in place stop the movement of poultry, carcases, eggs, used poultry litter and manure to prevent any further spread of disease.
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