Protection zone set up after outbreak of bird flu in Angus

Scottish government stresses that risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023

A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.

On Friday night Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8-mile) surveillance zone was also declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported.