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Ellie Forbes & Ketsuda Phoutinane

Scots farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage due to bird flu outbreak

As UK bird flu cases rise, a Scottish farmer has warned there will be a shortage of Christmas turkeys this year.

Bird keepers across the country have been told to implement strict biosecurity measures in a bid to stop the virus spreading. An Avian Influenza Protection Zone is now in place and farmers must comply with strict biosecurity rules.

Tom Pate, the owner of South Powrie Farm near Dundee, says it is a very 'nervous' time for the industry in the lead up to Christmas.

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