Avian flu

The measure, which came into effect at midday on Tuesday, means all bird keepers in Scotland are now legally required to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.

Scotland introduces bird flu prevention zone amid rise in 'devastating virus' cases

Scotland introduces an avian influenza prevention zone as bird flu cases rise, requiring strict biosecurity for poultry and captive bird keepers nationwide

The coastal area is home to auk birds such as guillemots. Picture: North Wales Police Rural Crime Team/Twitter

The coastal area is home to auk birds such as guillemots. Picture: North Wales Police Rural Crime Team/Twitter

Guillemots washed up dead on east coast beaches - but is it bird flu?

The local authority confirmed another 100 carcasses were found on Stonehaven beach on Tuesday.

The local authority confirmed another 100 carcasses were found on Stonehaven beach on Tuesday.

Hundreds of dead birds continue to wash up on Scottish beaches

Rangers clear deceased birds

Rangers clear deceased birds

Bird flu infection confirmed in two poultry workers in England

Gannet showing black eye April 2023

Gannet showing black eye April 2023

Gannets at Scottish colony reveal unusual side-effect of surviving avian flu

Scientists probe a bird flu outbreak

Scientists probe a bird flu outbreak

Devastating bird flu outbreaks likely to continue for years, say scientists

So far this year, there has only been one recorded instance of the disease in mammals after it was confirmed in a red fox found in Perth and Kinross.

So far this year, there has only been one recorded instance of the disease in mammals after it was confirmed in a red fox found in Perth and Kinross.

Health officials ‘keeping eye on’ transmission of bird flu in mammals

Northern Gannets are among the seabirds expected to return to Scotland's coasts and islands.

Northern Gannets are among the seabirds expected to return to Scotland's coasts and islands.

Scotland prepares for seabird return amid persisting avian flu fears

Gannets near St Kilda

Gannets near St Kilda

Public urged to help Scotland's seabirds as avian flu fears continue

A generic image of a Avian Influenza notice.

A generic image of a Avian Influenza notice.

Bird flu found at another Scottish farm as nation sees 'worst outbreak ever'

Avian influenza has been confirmed in England (PA)

Avian influenza has been confirmed in England (PA)

Human bird flu case confirmed in England - What we know