An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at a Dumfriesshire wildlife centre.Tests were carried out after more than 50 birds were found dead at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve.Manager Suzanne Mcintyre, said yesterday: “Last week we found four dead barnacle geese on the reserve.“As per the government reporting protocols a carcass was collected for testing.“However, over the past couple of days, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of dead birds - approximately 50 dead barnacle geese as well as whooper swans and a kestrel and swabs of each species were taken and sent for testing.“Results from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have identified the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in a whooper swan.“
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