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16/10/2006
Newcastle Disease confirmed on poultry farm
Laboratory results have confirmed Newcastle Disease on a poultry farm in East Lothian.
The results from Veterinary Laboratories Agency in Weybridge follow investigation of suspect disease at the holding in Fenton Barns, Drem.
More than 15,000 birds will be slaughtered in a bid to prevent the spread of the rare disease which only affects poultry.
The Scottish Executive, Defra and the State Veterinary Service will undertake a thorough investigation in a bid to determine the source of the disease and the level of risk it may pose to other poultry.
Restrictions have been put in place and poultry on the premises will be culled in line with EU requirements. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established. Within the 3km protection zone housing of poultry is required, and appropriate means of disinfection must be put in place at the entrances and exits to poultry premises.
Throughout both areas the movements of poultry, captive birds, racing pigeons and hatching eggs are restricted and may only be moved under licence. Bird shows and other gatherings are banned.
Keepers of poultry in the areas are being contacted with information on disease and how to maximise biosecurity protection for their flock.
(SP)
The results from Veterinary Laboratories Agency in Weybridge follow investigation of suspect disease at the holding in Fenton Barns, Drem.
More than 15,000 birds will be slaughtered in a bid to prevent the spread of the rare disease which only affects poultry.
The Scottish Executive, Defra and the State Veterinary Service will undertake a thorough investigation in a bid to determine the source of the disease and the level of risk it may pose to other poultry.
Restrictions have been put in place and poultry on the premises will be culled in line with EU requirements. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established. Within the 3km protection zone housing of poultry is required, and appropriate means of disinfection must be put in place at the entrances and exits to poultry premises.
Throughout both areas the movements of poultry, captive birds, racing pigeons and hatching eggs are restricted and may only be moved under licence. Bird shows and other gatherings are banned.
Keepers of poultry in the areas are being contacted with information on disease and how to maximise biosecurity protection for their flock.
(SP)
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