
29th March 2025
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was declared across the whole of Scotland on 25 January 2025.
This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers - including those who keep pet birds - to help prevent the spread of avian influenza from wild birds or any other source. Read more: what keepers and backyard owners should do.
The AIPZ does not include a requirement to house birds. However, this is being kept under constant review. The decision to implement this zone follows a risk assessment of the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice. Similar measures are in place in the rest of the UK.
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