Poultry farmers in Scotland have been urged to boost security after a case of bird flu was confirmed.
The National Farmers Union Scotland said the virus, thought to have been contracted from wild birds, was found at an undisclosed location last week.
The union later confirmed the case, in free range laying flock, had been dealt with and the restrictions on the farm have been lifted.
An NFU spokesman said: "Although the case which is in the news has been dealt with, all restrictions lifted on the farm and should cause no alarm to egg producers or to consumers, it is pertinent time to remind all poultry keepers to adhere to the strict biosecurity requirements set out by the Scottish government to ensure Scottish eggs are of the highest quality, health and safety standards.
"As the laboratory results confirmed a mild strain of non-notifiable avian influenza has been found, the restrictions on the site have now been lifted."
