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Scottish Government has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Scotland

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of Scotland.

This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers.

Keepers with more than 500 birds will need to restrict access for non-essential personnel on their sites, workers will need to change clothing and footwear before entering bird enclosures, and site vehicles will need to be cleansed and disinfected regularly to limit the risk of disease spreading. Backyard owners with smaller numbers of poultry, including chickens, ducks and geese, must also take steps to limit the risk of the disease spreading to their animals.

The AIPZ does not include a requirement to house birds.