A management zone has been arrange and beekeepers have been warned to be on alert following an outbreak of American Foulbrood.
The contaminated single hive, close to Bridge of Earn in Perthshire, was detected by the beekeeper.
The deadly bacterial illness, which targets honeybees, was confirmed by Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) on Wednesday.
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The Scottish authorities stated it’s the first discovering of AFB in Scotland this 12 months.
In 2022, 10 honeybee colonies from seven totally different apiaries examined optimistic for AFB.
AFB is a notifiable illness underneath The Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) Order 2007.
As there is no such thing as a permitted remedy within the UK, contaminated hives are destroyed to curb its unfold.
Beekeepers inside 3km from the affected colony will likely be alerted by way of BeeBase and have been inspired to extend their biosecurity.
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Sheila Voas, chief veterinary officer for Scotland, stated: “The finding of AFB is a timely reminder that beekeepers should remain vigilant for signs of the disease at all times.
“There are not any dangers to public well being and no implications for the standard and security of Scottish honey.
“The movement of bees and related equipment into, or out of, the affected apiary will be under specific controls supervised by Scottish government bee inspectors and will include enhanced biosecurity measures and increased vigilance in the area.”
Ms Voas added: “Beekeepers should make sure they are aware of the symptoms of AFB and report suspicion of disease to the Scottish government bee health team.
“I might additionally encourage Scottish beekeepers to register on BeeBase in order that they are often knowledgeable of any illness outbreaks of their space.”
Source: information.sky.com”