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Bluetongue detected on third farm in Scotland

Bluetongue serotype 3 has been detected in one sheep on a third farm in South West Scotland, less than 2km from two existing cases

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

Chief Vet says Scotland can ‘avoid’ foot and mouth after case found in Germany

SCOTLAND'S Chief Veterinary Officer has insisted a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease can be avoided – although she stressed she understood…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025

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

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025

Scotland's bird flu outbreak 'dramatically increases' as hundreds die

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland, the British Trust for Ornithology and the National Trust for Scotland collectively have voiced their concerns.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Scots warned of Christmas turkey shortages and price hikes due to Avian flu outbreaks

Avian flu has affected thousands of birds this year, meaning the price of a turkey for could double.

Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022

Scotland's chief vet warns bird flu cases could rise in coming weeks

CASES of avian flu in Scotland could increase in the coming weeks, an expert has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2022