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Avian influenza (bird flu): previous outbreaks

Last updated: 12 February 2025 - see all updates
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural

A record of confirmed cases of bird flu in Scotland. The season is recorded from October to September each year.

Season 2024 to 2025

Incidents of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 were confirmed at premises in the following areas:

Near Kirriemuir, Angus (AIV 2025/01) on 10 January 2025 with restrictions lifted on 12 February 2025.

Contact

Email: Animal.Health@gov.scot

Related information

First published: 27 October 2023
Last updated: 12 February 2025 - show all updates
All updates: 12 February 2025
Updated to reflect 2024/2025 season.

27 December 2023
Added premises near Finstown, Orkney Islands.

27 November 2023
Added premises near Strichen, Aberdeenshire.

30 October 2023
Added premises in Sheshader, Isle of Lewis.

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