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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Daniel Lavelle

Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland

A large group of chickens being kept indoors
Restrictions on the movement of poultry, eggs and carcasses are in place in the zone. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.

On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported.

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