Scottish Government avian influenza restrictions lifted in the Inverness area after bird flu outbreak in Daviot
Bird flu controls have been lifted in the Inverness area after an outbreak of the deadly disease last month.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed to have been found at Tigh na Drochaid, Daviot, on March 18.
Restrictions involving a three-kilometre protection zone and 10 kilometre surveillance zone, extending north-west over Inverness, were set in place.
Significant restrictions on the movement of animals and animal products were put in place.
All poultry and other captive birds were ordered to be housed or kept isolated to prevent contact with wild birds and other poultry.
Strict record-keeping requirements were imposed for all premises in the area housing poultry or captive birds, including visitor logs and detailed records of bird movements, health, and egg production.
Local residents within these zones were also asked to protect their birds and take steps to ensure the infection did not spread.
The Scottish Government has now confirmed that these restrictions were lifted on Tuesday this week (April 22).
A spokesman said: “Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed at a premises in Daviot, near Inverness on March 18, 2025.
“A Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone were declared.
“An end to these disease control zones was declared on April 22, 2025, following completion of cleansing, disinfection and mandatory surveillance requirements.
“This means all restrictions within this area have been lifted.”
Further details of the declaration can be found here.
