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Hens culled after bird flu strain found on Scottish farm

The Scottish government has ordered a cull of tens of thousands of hens after a mild strain of H5N1, or bird flu, was identified on a farm in Fife, it said on Wednesday. “Laboratory tests have identified a very mild strain of the H5N1 virus and a humane cull of almost 40,000 birds has now begun,” a statement said.

Soccer-Aberdeen don’t want seagulls on the wings at Pittodrie

Aberdeen hope to stop scenes reminiscent of the Alfred Hitchcock classic ‘The Birds’ at their Pittodrie Stadium where seagulls have been scaring the Scottish club’s players and supporters. Scores of fans raised concerns following this month’s Europa League qualifiers against FK Shkendija and Rijeka. “For obvious reasons we cannot fly birds of prey during games,” the club said.