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Contents
Avian Influenza
Introduction
Description of avian influenza
Summary characteristics of the disease and its spread
Avian species differences
Routes of spread
Carrier state
Role of wild birds in spread and maintenance of disease
Avian Influenza in mammals
Human Health
Summary characteristics of the virus of avian influenza
Laboratory Diagnosis
Links to further sources of information about avian influenza
Disease prevention and biosecurity
Legislation
EU
Rationale for Control
Avian Influenza Control Strategy
Initial Report, Investigation & Confirmation of Disease
Stopping Spread
Temporary Controls
National Movement Controls and Area Controls
Culling and Disposal
Compensation
Tracing and Epidemiological Investigations
Cleansing, Disinfection and Controlled Restocking
Animals
Human Health
Entry Powers
Powers to Restrict Access
Export Controls
Vaccination
Exit Strategy
Compartmentalisation
Appendix 1 Overall Scottish Government Control Structure
Summary of the Scottish Government Disease Control Process
Appendix 2: Summary of the Control Process for HPAI in Poultry
Appendix 3: 'Avian Influenza - Biosecurity for all bird keepers'
Appendix 4: 'Separating Flocks From Wild Birds'