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Scots farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage due to bird flu outbreak
21.10.2022 - 18:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
As UK bird flu cases rise, a Scottish farmer has warned there will be a shortage of Christmas turkeys this year.
Bird keepers across the country have been told to implement strict biosecurity measures in a bid to stop the virus spreading. An Avian Influenza Protection Zone is now in place and farmers must comply with strict biosecurity rules.
Tom Pate, the owner of South Powrie Farm near Dundee, says it is a very 'nervous' time for the industry in the lead up to Christmas.
The 43-year-old, who keeps 600 turkeys, has been forced to bring the birds indoors in a desperate bid to protect them from the disease - and warned an outbreak would wipe out his entire flock.
Since October 2021, 190 cases have been confirmed in the UK with more than 30 of these confirmed since the beginning of this month.
Tom has been selling his free-range turkeys to customers for Christmas for 11 years. Although the farmer is certain about a shortage of birds this season, he's hopeful his security measures will prevent him from having to disappoint loyal customers.
"I think undoubtedly there will be a shortage of birds for Christmas," said Tom. "Bird flu usually comes over in the autumn and only lasts over the winter months - but this outbreak started last year and it hasn't gone away."
He continued: "It's a very bad situation and we are losing the battle with it. It's an explosive disease and the risks are very great.
"It comes over in the wild bird population and all it takes is for one infected bird dropping to land in the wrong place and that would be it for my entire flock."
The issue could have knock-on effects, Tom warned: "There will be shortages this Christmas, but I think the shortage will become a long-term problem.
"We have 600 turkeys which
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