Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is advising poultry keepers to closely monitor the health of their birds following recent developments in the spread of avian flu in Europe.

All people keeping poultry and other domestic birds should remain vigilant for signs of the disease and should maintain a high level of biosecurity to reduce the risk of introducing the disease.

Owners are advised to report any sudden illness or death in their flocks to their own vet or to the SEERAD Animal Health Office in Inverness on 01463253098.

The public are also asked to be vigilant and report any findings of unusual mortality amongst wild birds, especially wildfowl and swans. Findings of any suspect carcases should be reported to the Scottish Agriculture College on 01463243030 or to DEFRA on 08459335577 outwith working hours.

Any poultry keepers requiring further information or situation updates can contact Kenny Macleod, Animal Health Officer, on 01851870807.

Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Tel: 01851 709389 (Work)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk