Protection zone declared around Aberdeenshire farm after avian flu detected

The Scottish Government has declared a protection and surveillance zone around an Aberdeenshire farm after avian flu was detected.

Scotlands Chief Veterinary Officer said a “highly pathogenic” flu exists or has existed in the past 56 days.

Logie Farm, near Huntly has been declared as an infected premises.

A 1.8mile protection zone and a 6.2mile surveillance zone are now in place.

Restrictions in place

This means special controls are in place around the area. They include controlling the movement of people, poultry, carcasses, eggs, litter and manure.

Over 75 different restrictions have been published on the Scottish Government’s website.

They warn failure to comply with the declaration may be an offense under the 1981 Animal Health Act.

Over the summer, there were numerous outbreaks of avian influenza around the north-east, Highlands and Islands.