The Scottish Government has now set up protection and surveillance zones around Garrabost in Point.
Full details of the zones and the restriction and surveillance measures in place are available on the Scottish Government website at www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-near-stornoway-isle-of-lewis
A Comhairle spokesperson said: “Animal Health staff have put up road signs highlighting the zones and anyone who has livestock within the general area of Point, Stornoway and Broadbay should read the detail of the declaration and check if they are in the 3km Protection Zone or 10km Surveillance Zone and follow the measures mentioned.
"The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) are the lead agency in dealing with this issue and have been visiting all premises within the 3km Protection Zone, assisted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (SGRIPD) staff. These visits will initially check which households have poultry and other captive birds.”
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