Avian flu prevention zones declared for all of Scotland and England, poultry to be kept inside

Summary

An avian flu prevention zone was announced for the whole of Scotland on Tuesday 10 November, the Evening Standard reported, writing that since October 21, nine of the 65 dead wild birds in Great Britain have tested positive for avian influenza, and The Independent reported that Scotland declared the zone after a fresh outbreak, all bird keepers now being legally required to observe strict biosecurity protocols to protect their flocks. On Wednesday 11 November The Guardian reported that the British government has issued an England-wide avian influenza prevention zone, meaning individuals with 50 or more poultry or captive birds must house them inside, a similar designation having been made across the whole of Scotland on Tuesday, and that poultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept inside for the second year in a row due to an increased risk of a devastating strain of bird flu. London pet owners were instructed to keep captive birds inside over the avian flu risk, the Evening Standard reported.

Latest: The British government has issued an England-wide avian influenza prevention zone, meaning individuals with 50 or more poultry or captive birds must house them inside, The Guardian reported, writing that poultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept inside for the second year in a row, and London pet owners were instructed to keep captive birds inside over the avian flu risk, according to the Evening Standard.

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