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Bird flu concern as charity warns of more cases in Scotland

Shiloh

Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-55376822

Bird flu concern as charity warns of more cases in Scotland
Published
3 hours ago

The New Arc animal shelter in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, said on its Facebook page that in recent days it had received several calls "regarding wading birds" in the Newburgh and Ythan area.

It said concern had been particularly reported about Red Knots in the area.

"One very poorly Knot was brought to us, and immediately quarantined due to our concerns of Avian Influenza, and the unusual symptoms being presented.

"The bird died soon after and was bagged and stored safely," the charity said...
 
Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/new...-autopsy-to-determine-cygnets-cause-of-death/

Bird flu: Confirmed case found in Cupar as tests on other Fife birds continue
by Claire Warrender
December 18 2020, 5.33pm

A swan that was found dead in Cupar died of bird flu, officials have confirmed.

NHS Fife and Fife Council have issued an alert urging the public not to touch or pick up any dead birds following the discovery on November 29.

The swan was identified as part of a wider national influenza surveillance programme.

No other positive cases have been identified, although the results of tests on three dead cygnets from Craigtoun Country Park, near St Andrews, are not yet known.

Autopsies are being carried out on the young swans found there a fortnight ago and it could be another two weeks before the results are confirmed...
 
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