The whole of England and Scotland are now under a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) which came into effect at midday on Saturday to curb the spread among poultry and captive birds.

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Scotland and England to follow strict rules to protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu – including keeping birds indoors.

came into effect across England and Scotland from midday on Saturday, with the aim of curbing the spread of the disease among poultry and other captive birds. Bird keepers in both nations are now ...