Avian Influenza Prevention Zone: declaration

Revocation of AIPZ

Scottish Ministers have carried out a risk assessment under article 6(1) of the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I 2006/336) ('the Order').

They no longer consider a Scotland-wide AIPZ necessary to reduce the risk of transmission to poultry and other captive birds in Scotland from wild birds or from any other source.

The Scottish Ministers declare that the declaration made on 23 September 2025 under article 6(1) of the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/336) ('the Order') is revoked.

This declaration is made under articles 6(1)(a) and 4(1)(b) of the Order.

Signed Jesus Gallego
At 09:15 on 3 June 2026
A member of staff of the Scottish Ministers.

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