Avian flu (bird flu): near Banff, Aberdeenshire (AIV 2025/55)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on 1 August 2025.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed at a premises near Banff, Aberdeenshire (AIV 2025/55) on 1 August 2025.
A Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone were declared. An end to these disease control zones was declared on 9 September 2025, following completion of cleansing, disinfection and mandatory surveillance requirements.
This means all restrictions within this area have been lifted.
Further details are in the declaration.
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