Bird flu confirmed at premises near Inverness

An outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed in the Highlands.

The Scottish Government say highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been detected at a premises in Daviot.

A 3km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ) are in place.

No details have been given on how many birds are affected.

Restrictions are in place limiting the movement of poultry and eggs.

Full details of how those within the affected areas have been published on the Scottish Government's website.

The webpage reads: "If your premises is in one of the zones, you must ensure that the disease does not spread and that your birds are protected.

"If your premises - or part of your premises - is inside the zone there are rules you must follow.

"A full list of these rules is in the attached declaration.

"You must:

• "inspect your stock for signs of infection. Immediately report any signs of disease to your vet, your local APHA Field Services office or on 03000 600 703

• "keep records of persons visiting your premises and records of your flock, including numbers of poultry, numbers of poultry falling ill or dying, the amount of feed and water being consumed and any egg production

"You must not:

• "move any of your livestock, poultry, other captive birds, eggs, domestic mammals, meat or carcases without permission (known as a licence). Where allowed, you can obtain a relevant licence by visiting our licensing page, or by emailing outbreak.licensing@apha.gov.uk

• "spread poultry litter, manure and slurry and do not move these substances from your premises without a licence

• "release game birds."

It has previously been said by scientists the risk of bird flu spreading to humans is low.