Avian influenza: declaration of infected premises near Forres, Moray

Confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Declaration of Infected Premises

The Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) has formed the opinion that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists, or has in the previous 56 days existed, on premises and has informed the Scottish Minsters of that conclusion. 

In accordance with article 19 of the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006 (“the Order”), the Scottish Ministers confirm the existence of highly pathogenic avian influenza and declare the premises in Annex 1 to be infected premises.

This Declaration has effect from the date and time it is made, until it is amended or revoked by further declaration.

Signed: Ms Gillian Martin 
Made on 23 June 2023 at 1.55 pm
A member of the Scottish Government.

Copies of this Declaration and of the Order are available at www.gov.scot/avianinfluenza  and from the Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, St. Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG.

Annex 1: infected premises

The infected premises are the premises known as, Half Davoch Cottage, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QR.