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Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza near Penicuik, Scottish Borders
Important information for local poultry and bird keepers - please read and take action
APHA confirmed a further situation on Thursday 14 January 2026 at another premises near Penicuik, whereby a significant number of dead birds had been found.
Disease control zones and restrictions apply in the area. If you keep poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese etc) or captive birds (pigeons, birds of prey etc) in either of the blue 3km or black 10km control zones shown on the APHA website, please update your details or register on the Scottish Kept Bird Register immediately. This is a legal requirement.
Further details, including a map of the control zone can be found in the avian influenza declaration on the Scottish Government website.
More information
For more information about bird flu and to find out what you need to do to keep your poultry and captive birds healthy and protected in the disease control zones in Scotland, visit the Scottish Government avian influenza webpages.
Concerned about your birds?
If you have any concerns about the health of your birds and think they could have bird flu, please contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on 03000 600 704.
Thank you for working with us to help stop bird flu.