Dumfries and Galloway Council has reminded owners of 50 or more birds that they need to register them with the Scottish Government.
The registration is part of a range of measures designed to stop the spread of the illness in birds.
Recently the country has been declared to be an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
A spokesman said: “Anyone who keeps 50 or more birds is required by law to be registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
“Even if you have less than 50 birds, you are encouraged to register as a keeper.”
Guidance, dated November 11, states: “This precautionary step has been taken in response to cases of a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza causing high mortality in poultry and wild birds in England and in Europe.”
For more information about the measures go online to: www.gov.scot/news/avian-influenza-protection-measures
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