Widespread avian flu has meant that around 224,000 domestic birds have been culled this year
People in Scotland have been warned that they could be paying a lot more for their Christmas turkey this year than they're used to.
Speaking to the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee, Sheila Voas said: "We certainly could be behind the curve, and so we're continuingly monitoring what's happening so that if we need to take further measures, we can. It is possible that in the next few weeks, the picture here will deteriorate, in which case we will need to take further action."
British Poultry Council chief executive Richard Griffiths told the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: "This year is the worst bird flu outbreak that we have seen, ever We don't know how the gaps within retail are going to be filled at this point."
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