The Chief Veterinary Officer for the Scottish Government has been in touch to confirm a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, (HPAI) H5N1. She informed me that the government’s robust contingency plans have been activated in order to control and eradicate the disease.
The Scottish Government have reiterated the importance of knowing how so spot avian influenza for those who work with birds – more information on symptoms can be found here: www.gov.scot/birdflu and on biosecurity requirements here: www.gov.scot/birdflu
