BIRD keepers in Scotland are being reminded that they must submit their details to a new register by Sunday.
The deadline for adding bird locations to the Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR) is December 1 and it’s a legal requirement.
This new regulation is designed to strengthen biosecurity, provide bird keepers with vital information to help protect their flock and improve the effectiveness of government in tackling avian diseases such as avian influenza and Newcastle disease.
And all those who keep birds (with exceptions) — whether on a commercial scale or as hobbyists — must register on the SKBR. This applies even if they own just one bird.
The SKBR replaces the Great Britain Poultry Register (GBPR) within Scotland, meaning any Scottish poultry keepers previously registered on the GBPR will need to register anew on the SKBR.
