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Avian influenza outbreak timeline
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu is a highly pathogenic disease that mainly affects poultry. Avian influenza is a notifiable disease, and if you suspect any type of the disease in captive birds, you must report it immediately.
- In you are in England, call the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301.
- If you are in Wales, call 0300 303 8628.
- In Scotland, contact your local Field Services Office.
If you suspect avian influenza in wild birds, you should call the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77.
Find out how our range of biosecurity services and plans can help you mitigate your risks.
Near Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland
22 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit at a premises near Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
22 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit at a third premises near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
21 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry flock near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
20 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second large commercial poultry flock near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Bicester, Oxfordshire
20 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Penicuik, Scottish Borders, Scotland
18 December 2025
The CVO Scotland has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a large commercial poultry flock near Penicuik, Scottish Borders, Scotland. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Brockworth, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
18 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock near Brockworth, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Welton, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
14 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock at a premises near Welton, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Newington, Kent
13 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock at a third premises near Newington, Swale, Kent. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
8 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Sudbrooke, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
6 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Sudbrooke, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
5 December 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed at a third large commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Newington, Kent
3 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second large commercial poultry premises near Newington, Swale, Kent. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Chedburgh, Suffolk
3 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of poultry and captive birds near Chedburgh, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Alderley Edge, Cheshire
2 December 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of captive birds near Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Cheshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
30 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry unit at a second premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Mendip, Somerset
29 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
28 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed at a second large commercial poultry unit near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Ely, Cambridgeshire
27 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Hythe, Kent
25 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in large commercial poultry premises near Lydd, Folkstone and Hythe, Kent. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
25 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in large commercial poultry premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises
Near Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria
24 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
23 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Swaffham, Norfolk
23 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a second large commercial poultry premises near Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Claydon, Suffolk
21 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Claydon, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire
19 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Driffield, Bridlington and The Wolds, East Riding of Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Babergh, Suffolk
18 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of poultry near Lawshall, Babergh, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales
18 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a fourth large commercial poultry unit near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Doncaster, South Yorkshire
16 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Teignbridge, Devon
15 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small group of ornamental captive birds near Dawlish, Teignbridge, Devon. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Watton, Norfolk
15 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Watton, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Swaffham, Norfolk
15 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Carmarthenshire, Wales
14 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire, Wales. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Gosforth, Cumbria
13 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Poringland, Norfolk
13 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial flock of poultry near Poringland, South Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Welsh Government has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Wales.
13 November 2025
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of Wales. This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers. The zone will remain in place until a reduction in risk levels indicates it is no longer required. The requirements within the AIPZ and other measures to reduce the risk of avian influenza transmission will be under ongoing review.
Near Lanark, Scotland
12 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry flock at a premises near Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Woodbridge, Suffolk
12 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near County Monaghan
10 November 2025
The Republic of Ireland (ROI) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 at a commercial poultry premises in County Monaghan, close to the border with County Armagh. The boundary of the 10km Surveillance Zone initiated by the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of the ROI extends into County Armagh. Consequently, DAERA must take appropriate disease control measures to mitigate for onward disease spread. The CVO for NI has declared the area extending into NI from the ROI which lies within 10km of the infected premises to be a Surveillance Zone, effective from 18:00 on 10 November 2025.
Near Welshpool, Powys in Wales
9 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Welshpool, Powys in Wales. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England.
Near Malvern, Worcestershire
8 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Hallow, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh
7 November 2025
Following the receipt of official laboratory confirmation by the National Reference Laboratory, Weybridge, England, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed that HPAI H5N1 is present in a commercial poultry premises near Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. As a result, the temporary control zones that were put in place, around each premises have now been revoked and replaced by 3km protection zones and 10km surveillance zones.
Near Pomeroy, County Tyrone
7 November 2025
Following the receipt of official laboratory confirmation by the National Reference Laboratory, Weybridge, England, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed that HPAI H5N1 is present in a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. As a result, the temporary control zones that were put in place, around each premises have now been revoked and replaced by 3km protection zones and 10km surveillance zones.
Near Feltwell, Norfolk
7 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Feltwell, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each of the premises.
Near Attleborough, Norfolk
7 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each of the premises.
Near East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
7 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each of the premises.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
7 November 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed at a second large commercial poultry premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each of the premises.
Near Fylde, Lancashire
6 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small non-commercial poultry flock near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Pembrokeshire, Wales
6 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed by the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales in a large commercial poultry flock near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
5 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small commercial poultry flock near Corby Glen, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Wyre, Lancashire
5 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Preesall, Wyre, Lancashire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises.
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland
5 November 2025
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Thursday 06 November 2025. This is to mitigate against any incursion of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) into our domestic poultry sector. The housing order supplements the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) introduced on 1 November 2025 and legally requires all bird keepers, including owners of pet birds, commercial flocks, backyard and hobby flocks, to keep birds indoors or otherwise separate from wild birds. A ban on the gatherings of galliforme (including pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkey, guinea fowl), anseriforme (including ducks, geese, swans) and poultry will also be implemented.
AIPZ housing measures from 6 November 2025
5 November 2025
Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ). By law you must follow strict biosecurity and hygiene rules to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading. There are some areas in the AIPZ in England where you already have to house your birds. From 00:01 on Thursday 6 November 2025, mandatory housing measures will be extended to the whole of England. You will have to house your birds in England if you keep either: Poultry are birds that are kept to give away or sell: You do not have to house your birds if you keep less than 50 birds and their eggs or poultry products are for your own use only.
Near Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
4 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry premises near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh
3 November 2025
A Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been established around a commercial poultry premises near Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh following preliminary positive results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Near Wealden, East Sussex
3 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Danehill, Wealden, East Sussex. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon
3 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
3 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Pomeroy, County Tyrone
2 November 2025
A Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been established around a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, County Tyrone following preliminary positive results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Near Easingwold, North Yorkshire
2 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Easingwold, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be introduced in Northern Ireland on Saturday 1st November 2025
1 November 2025
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be introduced in Northern Ireland from 00:01 on Saturday 1 November 2025. The AIPZ places a legal requirement on all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to follow strict biosecurity measures. This applies if you keep pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard or hobby flock. There is currently no requirement for poultry to be housed, and bird gatherings are not prohibited at this stage, but this will be kept under constant review.
Near Donington, Lincolnshire
1 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Honington, Suffolk
1 November 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Honington, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Boston, Lincolnshire
31 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Wealden, East Sussex
31 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Uckfield, Wealden, East Sussex. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
31 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Near Pembrokeshire, Wales
31 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed by the chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Wales in poultry at a second premises near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around each premises.
Housing measures introduced to protect poultry and other captive birds in England
30 October 2025
UK Chief Veterinary Officer puts in place mandatory housing for poultry in North, Central and East of England. Measures will take effect from 30 October 2025 and applies to keepers of more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products.
Near Silloth, Cumbria
30 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Silloth, Cumberland, Cumbria. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Brandon, Suffolk
29 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Brandon, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Newington, Kent
27 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Newington, Swale, Kent. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Lakenheath, Suffolk
26 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Lakenheath, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Penrith, Cumbria
25 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding each of the premises.
Near Bedale, North Yorkshire
25 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding each of the premises.
Near Burscough, Lancashire
24 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Burscough, West Lancashire, Lancashire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Penrith, Cumbria
18 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. This was a commercial flock with more than 10,000 birds. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Wybunbury, Cheshire
13 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Wybunbury, Cheshire East, Cheshire. This was a commercial flock with more than 300,000 birds. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire
11 October 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds at a premises near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Omagh in Co Tyrone
3 October 2025
A suspect case of notifiable Avian Influenza was reported on Friday 03 October and initial results suggest the presence of notifiable HPAI. The CVO has, therefore, taken the decision, as a precautionary measure, to apply appropriate disease control measures, including the introduction of Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) to mitigate for onward disease spread.
Near Wetheral, Cumbria
28 September 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Wetheral, Cumberland, Cumbria. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Exminster, Teignbridge, Devon
31 August 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Exminster, Teignbridge, Devon. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Evercreech, Frome, Somerset
28 August 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Evercreech, Frome and East Somerset, Somerset. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Avian Influenza prevention zone with mandatory biosecurity measures has been updated
20 August 2025
Due to the recent increase in avian influenza cases in game birds and increasing risk of avian influenza, particularly in coastal counties, the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures has been updated to include additional biosecurity measures for game bird rearers and shoot operators. These include: These measures come into force from 26 August.
Near Dulas, Ynys Môn, Wales
9 August 2025
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H5N3 is present on a premises near Dulas, Ynys Môn, Wales. A 1km Restricted Zone is in force surrounding this premises.
Near Seaton, East Devon, Devon
8 August 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at premises premises near Seaton, East Devon, Devon. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared surrounding each of the premises.
Near Lifton, West Devon, Devon
8 August 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at premises near Lifton, West Devon, Devon. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared surrounding each of the premises.
Near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk
6 August 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a fifth premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Banff, Aberdeenshire
1 August 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed by the CVO Scotland at a premises near Banff, Aberdeenshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Yeovil, Yeovil, Somerset
31 July 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Yeovil, Yeovil, Somerset. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk
30 July 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Tiverton, Mid Devon, Devon
30 July 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Tiverton, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Dulverton, Tiverton and Minehead, Somerset
28 July 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Dulverton, Tiverton and Minehead, Somerset. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
25 July 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. A 3km captive bird controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham
24 June 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises in Wales near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. Part of the 10km surveillance zone extends into England.
Near Linton-on-Ouse, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire
20 June 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Linton-on-Ouse, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Durham
17 June 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Ravensthorpe, Kirklees, West Yorkshire
11 June 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Ravensthorpe, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Lifting mandatory housing measures
22 May 2025
Mandatory housing measures have been lifted in the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) in England. The AIPZ with mandatory biosecurity measures remains in place in England, Scotland and Wales. Poultry gatherings also remain banned. You can let your birds outside again unless you’re in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. All keepers must continue to follow strict biosecurity measures. You should follow guidance on preparing to let your birds outside again. This includes cleansing and disinfecting hard surfaces, fencing off ponds or standing water and reintroducing wild bird deterrents. The lifting of housing measures is in response to a reduction in bird flu risk levels and is supported by the latest scientific evidence.
Near Pokesdown, Dorset
18 May 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Avian Influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) housing measures gradually being lifted
15 May 2025
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and other captive birds have started to be gradually lifted across England from 00:01 on Thursday 15 May 2025. As birds may have been housed for several months, there is a 7 day transition period from 15 May 2025 until the housing measures are fully lifted on 22 May 2025. During this time, where necessary, poultry keepers should release previously housed birds gradually to minimise welfare issues. You should follow guidance on preparing to let your birds outside again. This includes cleansing and disinfecting hard surfaces, fencing off ponds or standing water and reintroducing wild bird deterrents. Birds must still be housed if you are in a protection zone or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. All keepers must continue to follow strict biosecurity measures to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading. The lifting of AIPZ housing measures is in response to a reduction in bird flu risk levels and is supported by the latest scientific evidence. The AIPZ mandating strict biosecurity remains in place in England, Scotland and Wales. Bird gatherings also remain banned.
Near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire
14 April 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a seventh premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Durham
2 April 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire
1 April 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a fifth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises
Near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire
30 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria.
29 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire
29 March 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Wymondham, Diss, Norfolk
28 March 2025
HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Wymondham, Diss, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, Durham
28 March 2025
Following official testing, HPAI H5N1 has been confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a second premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, Durham. The 3km and 10km area surrounding this premise fully overlap an existing 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance in force surrounding another premises, therefore no additional zones will be put in place.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
27 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a fourth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Blaydon, Durham
26 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, Durham. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Daviot, near Inverness, Scotland
18 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises in Daviot, near Inverness. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone are in place.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
13 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
12 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
6 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Kington, Herefordshire
4 March 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Kington, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. Please note part of the protection zone and part of the surveillance extends into Wales.
Near Malpas, Cheshire
26 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Malpas, Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire
26 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Fownhope, Herefordshire
25 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.
Near Teignbridge, Devon
19 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Teignmouth, Teignbridge, Devon. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
On the North Norfolk Coast
18 February 2025
Influenza of avian origin has been detected in a small number of grey seals on the North Norfolk Coast. Mammals which have had close contact with infected wild birds or contaminated environments can become infected with influenza of avian origin.
Near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
18 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a fifth premises near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around each premises.
Near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
18 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in other captive birds at a fourth premises near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
18 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around each premises.
Near Snettisham, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk
16 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Snettisham, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km captive bird controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
In Magherafelt, County Londonderry
13 February 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is present at a captive bird premises in Magherafelt, County Londonderry. A 3km Captive Bird Monitoring Controlled Zone has been established around the affected premises. This replaces the Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone that was declared around the premises on the 7 February 2025.
Bird gatherings of Poultry, Galliforme or Anseriforme are banned in England
10 February 2025
From midday on Monday 10 February 2025 bird gatherings of poultry, galliforme or anseriforme birds are banned in England. This includes ducks, geese, swans, pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl. Gatherings of other captive birds will continue to be permitted, providing you follow and meet all the requirements of the captive bird gathering general licence.
Near Bodmin, North Cornwall, Cornwall
9 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at premises near Bodmin, North Cornwall, Cornwall. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside
9 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at premises near Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
8 February 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire
7 February 2025
Following official testing at the premises, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km protection Zone and a 10km surveillance Zone have been put in place surrounding the premises.
Welsh Government has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Wales.
30 January 2025
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of Wales. This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers. The zone will remain in place until a reduction in risk levels indicates it is no longer required. The requirements within the AIPZ and other measures to reduce the risk of avian influenza transmission will be under ongoing review.
UK Government has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across England.
27 January 2025
Following an increased number of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in new areas of the country and the continued heightened risk levels in poultry and kept birds, the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been extended to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease. This means that the AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity and housing for kept birds currently in force across East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk will be extended to also include the unitary authorities of Shropshire, York and North Yorkshire. In addition, an AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity but without mandatory housing has come into force across all other areas of England. The AIPZ measures apply to all bird keepers whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock.
Scottish Government has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Scotland
25 January 2025
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of Scotland. This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers. Keepers with more than 500 birds will need to restrict access for non-essential personnel on their sites, workers will need to change clothing and footwear before entering bird enclosures, and site vehicles will need to be cleansed and disinfected regularly to limit the risk of disease spreading. Backyard owners with smaller numbers of poultry, including chickens, ducks and geese, must also take steps to limit the risk of the disease spreading to their animals. The AIPZ does not include a requirement to house birds.
Near Easingwold, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
21 January 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Easingwold, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Wem, North Shropshire, Shropshire
20 January 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Wem, North Shropshire, Shropshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. Although the premises is in England part of the surveillance zone extends into the Wrexham local authority area of Wales.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) introduced in Northern Ireland
18 January 2025
An AIPZ has been introduced in Northern Ireland. The AIPZ places a legal requirement on all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to follow strict biosecurity measures. This applies if you keep pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard.
Near Bridgend, County Donegal
18 January 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) has been confirmed in a wild goose in Co. Donegal. The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed the presence of HPAI H5N1 in wild birds across 3 separate counties in Northern Ireland. An Avian Influenza Protection Zone has been introduced across Northern Ireland.
Near Rye, Rother, East Sussex
17 January 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 17 January 2025 at a premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Black Lough, Dungannon, County Tyrone
16 January 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in a wild goose found near Black Lough, Dungannon, County Tyrone. This is the first wild bird positive in Northern Ireland since September 2023.
Near Kirriemuir, Angus
10 January 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Kirriemuir, Angus on 10 January 2025.
Near Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire
31 December 2024
Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises replacing the temporary control zone declared on 31 December 2024.
Near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
28 December 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire on 28 December 2024. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Update to AIPZ East Coast, England
21 December 2024
There have been further findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry and other captive birds in Norfolk, the East Riding of Yorkshire and a further increase in the assessed risk of HPAI in wild birds and poultry. A regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures has been declared in: From noon on Monday 23 December 2024 all bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.
Near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
19 December 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds at a second premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk
17 December 2024
Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a third premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. This revokes and replaces the temporary control zone.
Near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk
17 December 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Gayton, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
16 December 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Gayton, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk
16 December 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises.
Near Cranworth, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk
14 December 2024
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Cranworth, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been put in place surrounding the premises.
Regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been declared
13 December 2024
Following a number of findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and detections in poultry in the East Riding of Yorkshire and Norfolk, a regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been declared in East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, Norfolk and Suffolk to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring. This means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers within the zone to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks, of whatever type or size. This does not include a requirement to house birds, unless you are also in a 3km protection zone. However, this is being kept under constant review.
Near Beverley, East Yorkshire
10 December 2024
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Beverley, East Yorkshire. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place around the affected property.
Near Dereham, Norfolk
10 December 2024
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Dereham, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place around the affected property.
Near Watton, Norfolk
9 December 2024
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place around the affected property.
Near Watton, Mid Norfolk
5 December 2024
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place around the affected property.
Near St Ives, Cornwall
18 November 2024
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N5 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm near St Ives, Cornwall. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place around the affected property.
Near East Riding, Yorkshire
5 November 2024
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N5 has now been confirmed in Great Britain after nearly nine months without a positive case being recorded. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place around the affected commercial poultry farm located in East Riding, Yorkshire.
Near Hutton Cranswick, Yorkshire
14 February 2024
After nearly two months in the clear, a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed near Hutton Cranswick, Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place.
Near Cranbook, Devon
29 November 2023
0n the 19th November 2023 at a premises near Cranbook, Devon, avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises.
Near Wooler, Northumberland
27 November 2023
At a commercial poultry premises near Wooler, Northumberland a case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on the 27th November 2023. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. This is another reminder that on-farm biosecurity is as important as ever.
Near Finstown, Orkney Islands
23 November 2023
On the 22nd November 2023 near Finstown, the Orkney Islands a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared to stop the spread of disease.
Near South Holland, Lincolnshire
9 November 2023
On the 9th November 2023, highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed at a premises near South Holland in Lincolnshire. A Protection and Surveillance Zone has been placed around the premises to reduce the risk of further spread.
Near Strichen, Aberdeenshire
23 October 2023
On the 23rd of October 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Strichen, Aberdeenshire. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared to stop the spread of disease.
Premises in Sheshader, Isle of Lewis
27 September 2023
A case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in Sheshader, Isle of Lewis on the 27th September 2023. This is the fifth case recorded on the Isle since the beginning of Autumn 2023. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared the same evening.
Near Tingwall, Shetland Islands
15 September 2023
On the 15th September 2023 near Tingwall, the Shetland Islands a case of avian influenza was confirmed. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared around the site. This reinforces the idea that wild birds interacting with kept poultry are the cause, due to the sites isolated location from any nearby cases.
Near Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis
15 September 2023
A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second premises in Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis on 15 September 2023. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared to stop the spread of the disease.
Near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
10 September 2023
Another case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in Scotland at a premises near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire housing a large number of laying hens. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) were declared, and all the birds will be humanely culled. This once again emphasises the importance of biosecurity standards followed at all times.
Near Warrington, Cheshire
8 September 2023
On the 8th September 2023 at a premises near Warrington, Cheshire highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in pheasants housed on the site. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises to contain the spread of disease.
Near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
7 September 2023
On the 7th September 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in young pheasants at a premises near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Protection zones were declared around the premises to stop to spread of disease.
Near Ness, Isle of Lewis
28 August 2023
A second case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on the 25th August 2023 at a premises near Ness, Isle of Lewis. A 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) were declared. With two cases in the same vicinity poultry farmers and backyard keepers should review their biosecurity checklist to protect their birds.
Near Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis
22 August 2023
On the 22nd August 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone) were declared to stop the spread of disease. This new case comes on the back of heavy losses in wild birds in Scotland and around the country to avian influenza. Coastal poultry farmers should be particularly vigilant and ensure iron tight biosecurity is in place.
Near Forfar, Angus
18 August 2023
On the 18th August 2023, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a second premises near Forfar, Angus in Scotland. The birds on the premises will be humanely culled and a disease control zone has been put in place around the premises.
Near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
17 August 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a second premises near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway on the 17th August 2023. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put around the premises and the birds will be humanely culled to prevent further spread.
Near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
14 August 2023
At another premises in Scotland, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway a case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in pheasants in release pens on the 14th August 2023. Protection zones were put in place and the birds will be humanely culled.
Near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
14 August 2023
On the 14th August 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a third premises in pheasants in release pens near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. To stop the spread of disease a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was put in place around the premises.
Near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
14 August 2023
A second case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in pheasants near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire on 14 August 2023. At 9:03 pm a 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
Near Lochcarron, Highland
9 August 2023
Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in Scotland at a backyard flock near Lochcarron, Highland on the 9th August 2023. This is the third premises in a coastal area with a confirmed case of AI in the last two days. A 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) has been declared around the premises.
Near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire
8 August 2023
On the 8th August 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was announced in pheasants at a game farm near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. To stop the spread of disease a 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) has been put in place and the birds will be humanely culled. It is notable that both of these cases are on the coast reflecting the risk that sea birds present to poultry farmers and keepers.
Near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
8 August 2023
At a premises near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis a case on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock on 8th August 2023. A 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) were declared around the premises.
Near Folkestone, Kent
20 July 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Elham, Folkestone in Kent in mixed poultry and game birds on the 20th July 2023. This case has been confirmed following the lift of the GB-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at the beginning of the month. All bird keepers are urged to maintain strict biosecurity measures at all times.
Near Banff, Aberdeenshire
9 July 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a third premises near Banff in Aberdeenshire on the 9th July 2023. Despite the avian influenza prevention zone being lifted, it is critical that bird keepers remain vigilant and practice strict biosecurity in order to minimise the spread. All of the birds on the premises will be humanely culled.
GB-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been lifted
4 July 2023
As of Tuesday 4th July 2023, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for Great Britain has been lifted. The AIPZ for Great Britain has been in place since the 17th October 2022, and was put in place due to a raise in the risk level for some poultry premises due to the rapid increase in cases of avian influenza H5N1 over the winter period.
Near Copeland, Cumbria
2 July 2023
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a farm home to free range egg laying hens near Copeland in Cumbria on the 2nd July 2023. The birds on this farm will be humanely culled to prevent any further spread of the infection.
Near Arun, West Sussex
30 June 2023
On the 30th June, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Arun, West Sussex. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises, and all bird keepers are reminded to remain vigilant and follow strict biosecurity measures to prevent outbreak.
Near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
24 May 2023
On the 24th May highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a second premises home to broiler chickens near Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire. Even though the housing order is no longer in effect, it remains essential for bird keepers to maintain rigorous biosecurity measures.
Near Wealden, East Sussex
18 May 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises home to free-range ducks near Wealden in East Sussex on the 18th May 2023. Bird keepers are required to continue to practice strict biosecurity measures as the housing order is no longer in place.
Near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
16 May 2023
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on the 16th May 2023 at a premises near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises. Bird keepers should continue to apply strict biosecurity on their premises.
Near Ringstead, North Northamptonshire
29 April 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Northamptonshire on the 29th April. The birds on the premises will be humanely culled.
Near Doncaster, South Yorkshire
29 April 2023
An organic egg farm near Doncaster in South Yorkshire was confirmed to have avian influenza H5N1 on the 29th April 2023. All of the birds on the premises will be humanely culled to reduce the risk of any further spread.
Near Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales
27 April 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed on a premises near Montgomeryshire in Powys on the 27th April 2023. This is the third case to be confirmed in Wales in April. Incredibly strict biosecurity is critical to ensuring that the disease does not circulate further in the area, especially now the housing order has been lifted, and the disease risk lowered.
Near Powys, Wales
23 April 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises near Powys in Wales on the 23rd April. It is critical now that housing order has been lifted that bird keepers remain vigilant and follow strict biosecurity measures. All of the birds on this premises will be humanely culled to prevent any further spread.
Near East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire
13 April 2023
The second case of avian influenza H5N1 confirmed on the 13th April 2023 was on a premises near East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A disease control zone was declared around the premises at 7pm, and the birds will be humanely culled to reduce the risk of any additional spread.
Near Montgomeryshire, Powys
13 April 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises near Montgomeryshire in Powys on the 13th April 2023. This confirmed case comes after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that the risk of poultry exposure to avian influenza had been lowered, and that the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures will be lifted on Tuesday 18th April. Stringent biosecurity must be maintained to lower the chances of this deadly disease spreading, especially as risks are lowered, and the housing order is lifted.
Near Teignbridge, Devon
31 March 2023
On 31st March 2023, avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises near Teignbridge in Devon. This is the second case of H5N1 to be confirmed in March 2023, but the third case to be confirmed in the month. In comparison, 10 cases of avian influenza were confirmed in March 2022. All of the birds on the premises will be humanely culled to prevent any further spread.
Near Dumfries, Scotland
20 March 2023
On the 20th March 2023 a case of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H7N3 was confirmed at a premises near Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway. To stop the spread of disease, a 1km Restricted Zone has been put in place around the premises.
Near Eden, Cumbria
10 March 2023
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises near Eden in Cumbria on the 10th March 2023. The premises, which is home to a large number of chickens has had a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone placed around it. Bird keepers around the area are advised to remain vigilant and follow strict biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of further outbreaks.
Near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
23 February 2023
On the 23rd February, avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises near Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, home to captive birds. At 8:15pm that same night, a disease control zone was declared around the premises and the birds will be humanely culled.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
21 February 2023
A case of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on the 21st February 2023 in commercial poultry at a premises near Thetford, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises to stop the spread of disease.
Near Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
15 February 2023
On the 15th February 2023 a case of avian influenza was confirmed at a premises near Stirling, Stirlingshire. To stop the spread of the disease a 3 km Protection Zone and a 10 km Surveillance Zone was declared and took effect at 5.45pm that evening. This is the 7th confirmed case in Scotland since January. It highlights the need for robust on-farm biosecurity.
Near Newtown, Powys
12 February 2023
At a second premises near Newtown, Powys a case of high highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on the 12th February 2023. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.
Near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
9 February 2023
Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises home to captive birds near Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria on the 9th February 2023. A disease control zone was declared around the premises at 6pm that same night to minimise the risks of any further spread.
Near Powys, Wales
6 February 2023
On the 6th February 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed at a premises near Newtown, Powys in Wales. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.
Near Crossgates, Scotland
2 February 2023
On the 2nd February, avian influenza was confirmed on premises home to broiler chickens near Crossgates in Scotland. There has now been a total of 20 cases confirmed on a range of premises in Scotland since the start of the season. The birds on the premises will now be humanely culled to reduce the risk of the disease spreading any further.
Near Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
28 January 2023
Avian influenza was confirmed in a significant number of laying hens near Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland on the 28th January 2023. This is the 19th confirmed case of bird flu on a premises in Scotland since the start of the 2022 to 2023 season, which began on 1st October. The past four confirmed cases in the UK have been in Scotland and emphasise the need to implement stringent biosecurity measures. Scotland is also the only region in the UK where a housing order has not been implemented.
Near Grantown on Spey, Scotland
24 January 2023
On the 24th January 2023 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises in Grantown on Spey, Scotland. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the site. These recent cases in Scotland emphasise the need to have a biosecurity checklist to help mitigate the risk of a disease incursion.
Near Clackmannanshire, Scotland
24 January 2023
At a premises in Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland a case of avian influenza was confirmed on the 24th January 2023. To halt the spread of disease a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the site.
Near Highland, Scotland
21 January 2023
Avian influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock near Highland in Scotland on the 21st January. This is the 16th case to be confirmed in Scotland since the start of the 2022 to 2023 season. All of the birds on the premises will be humanely culled.
Near Bakewell, Derbyshire
17 January 2023
At a premises near Bakewell in Derbyshire, a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds on the 17th January 2023. To stop the spread of disease, a 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been put in place around the premises. This outbreak highlights the need for good biosecurity protocols to be followed at all times.
Near Cromer, Norfolk
12 January 2023
On the 12th January, three cases of avian influenza were confirmed on premises across the UK, one of which was on a premises home to turkeys near Cromer in Norfolk. These birds were housed at the time, following the mandatory housing order that was put into place across England on the 7th November. A disease control zone has been declared around the premises and the birds will be humanely culled.
Near Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk
12 January 2023
On the 12th January, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises home to a number of turkeys in Wells-next-the-sea in Norfolk. This is the 7th case to be confirmed since the start of 2023, and the 58th case to be confirmed in Norfolk since the start of the 2022 to 2023 season. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises and the birds will be humanely culled.
Near Aberdeenshire, Scotland
12 January 2023
Avian influenza was confirmed on a premises home to mixed birds near Aberdeenshire in Scotland on the 12th January 2023. Following confirmation, a disease control zone was declared around the premises and the birds will be humanely culled to reduce the risk of any further spread.
Near Taverham, Norfolk
10 January 2023
On the 10th January 2023 a case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a large flock of commercially farmed turkeys near Taverham, Norfolk. To stop the spread of disease a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. The birds will be humanely culled.
Near Leominster, Herefordshire
10 January 2023
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds on 10 January 2023 near Leominster, Herefordshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been put in place around the site. This is in addition to the mandatory housing order in place for England and the Avian Influenza Protection Zone across the whole of Great Britain.
Near Langwathby, Cumbria
9 January 2023
On the 9th January 2023 a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry near Langwathby, Cumbria. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been put in place around the premises, and to halt the spread of disease the poultry will be humanely depopulated.
Near Fakenham, Norfolk
4 January 2023
The first case of the New Year of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Fakenham, Norfolk on the 4th January 2023. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the premises. As usual good biosecurity is key to poultry farmers protecting their livestock.
Near Diss, Norfolk
30 December 2022
On the 30th December a case of avian influenza was confirmed in a large flock of broiler chickens near Diss, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was put in place around the premises. The birds will be humanely culled to stop the spread of disease.
Near Forfar, Angus
29 December 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock at a premises near Forfar, Angus in Scotland on 29 December 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
Near Skirlaugh, Yorkshire
24 December 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds on 24 December 2022 at a premises near Skirlaugh, Yorkshire. To halt the spread of disease a 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was put in place around the area.
Near Bishops Castle, Shropshire
24 December 2022
On the 24th December 2022 a case of avian influenza was confirmed in captive birds at a property near Bishops Castle, Shropshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was declared around the premises.
Near Ladybank, Fife
22 December 2022
On the 22nd of December 2022 a case of avian influenza 55N1 was confirmed in captive birds at a premises near Ladybank, Fife on the 22nd December 2022. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises and the birds were humanely culled to hakt the spread of disease.
Near Horley, Surrey
21 December 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds on 21 December 2022 at a premises near Horley, Surrey. To stop the spread of disease a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was put in place around the premises. This is in addition to the Avian Influenza Protection Zone for the whole of Great Britain on the 17th October 2022.
Near Diss, Norfolk
20 December 2022
A suspected case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercially farmed ducks at a premises near Diss, Norfolk on the 17th December 2022. Following testing of official samples, HPAI was confirmed on 20 December 2022. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises.
Near Creiff, Kinross
17 December 2022
Near Crieff, Kinross a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in broiler chickens on the 17th December 2022. At 6.50pm a 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises.
Near Hornsea, Yorkshire
15 December 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large flock of free range layer chickens at a premises near Hornsea, Yorkshire. To arrest the spread of disease a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been put in place around the property and the birds will be humanely culled.
Near Pickering, Yorkshire
15 December 2022
On the 15th December 2022 a case on avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry including Geese, Partridge and Mallard Ducks near Pickering, Yorkshire. A protection and surveillance zone was put in place around the premises. This adds to the UK wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and the housing order for the whole of England.
Forres, Scotland
14 December 2022
On the 14th December 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises in Forres, Moray in Scotland. In addition to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) declared across the whole of the UK a 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) were declared.
Near Much Marcle, Herefordshire
13 December 2022
At a premises near Much Marple, Hertfordshire a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry on the 13th December 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the property.
Near Redgrave, Suffolk
11 December 2022
On the 11th December 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Redgrave, Suffolk. In order to stop the spread of disease the birds will be humanely culled and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the premises.
Near Redgrave, Suffolk
8 December 2022
On the 8th December 2022 near Redgrave, Suffolk a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry. To stop the spread of disease all the birds will be humanely culled and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place.
Near Banff, Aberdeenshire
7 December 2022
At a second premises near Banff, Aberdeenshire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on the 7th December 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared, which took effect from 7:30pm.
Near Frome, Somerset
7 December 2022
Near Frome, Somerset a case of avian influenza was confirmed in poultry on the 7th December 2022. After successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone, the protection zones have ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes part of the surveillance zone.
Near Kidsgrove, Staffordshire
7 December 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry on the 7th December 2022 near Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. After successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone, the protection zones have ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes part of the surveillance zone.
Near Colden Common, Hampshire
5 December 2022
On the 5th December 2022 near Colden Common, Hampshire a case of avian influenza was confirmed in captive birds. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was declared around the premises.
Near Highclere, Hampshire
5 December 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Highclere, Hampshire on the 5th December 2022. To stop the spread of disease the birds are to be humanely depopulated and a 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone is now in place around the premises.
Near Dorchester, Dorset
1 December 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed on a captive bird premises near Dorchester in Dorset on the 1st December 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was put in place around the premises in order to stop any further spread.
Near Woodbridge, Suffolk
30 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Woodbridge, Suffolk on the 29th November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the premise and the birds were humanely depopulated to stop the spread of disease.
Near Mileham, Norfolk
29 November 2022
On the 28th November 2022 at a second premises near Mileham, Norfolk a case of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone in addition to the housing order in place for the whole of England and recent announcement of housing orders for Northern Ireland and Wales.
Northern Ireland and Wales announce housing order
28 November 2022
Housing orders for Northern Ireland and Wales have been announced, following a decision made by the Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These measures follow a housing order that was implemented for Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex, which became effective on the 12th October 2022, and a regional housing order for England, which became effective as of the 7th November 2022.
Near Aberdeenshire, Scotland
27 November 2022
On the 27th November, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a free-range layer premises in Scotland. This is the ninth case to be confirmed in Scotland since the start of the 2022 to 2023 avian influenza season, which started in October. Currently, Scotland is not subject to a housing order.
Near Worcester, Worcestershire
26 November 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed on a free-range egg laying premises near Worcester in Worcestershire on the 26th November. This is the second case to be confirmed in Worcestershire since the start of the 2022 to 2023 season, and the premises would have been subject to a housing order at this time.
Near Taverham, Norfolk
23 November 2022
At a fourth premises near Taverham, Norfolk a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry on the 23rd November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are in place around the premise and the birds are to be humanely depopulated.
Near Easingwold, Yorkshire
23 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Easingwold, Yorkshire on 22 November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are in place around the premises.
Near Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire
23 November 2022
Near Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire a case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds on the 22 November 2022. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been put in place around the premises and to control the spread of disease all the birds where humanely depopulated.
Near Barnard Castle, Durham
21 November 2022
On the 21st November 2022 near Barnard Castle, Durham a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the property to stop the halt spread of the disease.
Near Stafford, Staffordshire
20 November 2022
A commercial turkey premises near Stafford in Staffordshire had avian influenza confirmed on the 20th November 2022. This is the third case to be confirmed in Staffordshire since the start of the 2022 avian influenza season, with the last one being on the 7th October. All of the birds on the premises will be humanely culled.
Near North Kesteven, Lincolnshire
20 November 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed on a premises home to ducks near North Kesteven in Lincolnshire on the 20th November 2022. This case was one of four to be confirmed on the 20th, and the 13th case to be confirmed in the week commencing the 14th November. This is also the eighth case to be confirmed in Lincolnshire since the staff of the 2022 to 2023 season.
Near Derby, Derbyshire
20 November 2022
Another of the four cases to have avian influenza confirmed on the 20th November, was on a commercial broiler premises near Derby in Derbyshire. A disease control zone was declared around the premises at 7:30pm that same evening, and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were also implemented.
Near Aberdeenshire, Scotland
20 November 2022
On the 20th November, highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on a second premises near Aberdeenshire in Scotland. The commercial premises, which was home to a large number of free-range layer chickens, became the eighth premises in Scotland to have avian influenza confirmed since the season began at the beginning of October.
Near Aberdeenshire, Scotland
18 November 2022
A premises near Aberdeenshire in Scotland, home to free-range egg layers, had avian influenza confirmed on the 18th November. The large number of layer chickens were housed at the time. This is the seventh case to be confirmed in Scotland since the start of the 2022 to 2023 avian influenza season.
Near Richmondshire, North Yorkshire
18 November 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed within a backyard flock on a premises near Richmondshire in North Yorkshire on the 18th November. The poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
Near Oundle, Northamptonshire
16 November 2022
At a fourth premises near Oundle, Northamptonshire another case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry on the 16th September 2022. To control the spread of disease the birds are to be humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone were put in place around the premises.
Near Thorpe Culvert, Lincolnshire
16 November 2022
On the 16th November 2022 near Thorpe Culvert, Lincolnshire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercially farmed poultry. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are in place around the premises.
Near Oundle, Northamptonshire
15 November 2022
On the 15th November 2022 near Oundle, Northamptonshire at a third premises in the area a case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in commercially housed poultry. To stop the spread of disease all the birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are in place around the premises.
Near Birdlip, Gloucestershire
15 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds at a location near Birdlip, Gloucestershire on the 15th November 2022. There has been 111 confirmed cases of avian influenza since 1st October. On the 7th October 2022, the Government announced a mandatory housing order for the whole of England. Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss again emphasised the need for stringent biosecurity from all poultry keepers.
Near Arundel, West Sussex
14 November 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock on the 14th November 2022 near Arundel, West Sussex. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was put in place around the property.
Near Oundle, Northamptonshire
14 November 2022
On the 14th November 2022 at a second premises near Oundle, Northamptonshire a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercially farmed turkeys. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the site.
Near Doveridge, Derbyshire
14 November 2022
Near Doveridge, Derbyshire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large flock of free range layer hens on the 14th November 2022. To stop the spread of the disease all the birds are to be humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was put in place around the premises.
Near Halesworth, Suffolk
13 November 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed on a premises home to layer chickens near Halesworth in Suffolk on the 13th November 2022. A disease control zone, including a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises at 7pm that same day.
Near Solihull, West Midlands
11 November 2022
The second case of avian influenza to be declared on the 11th November, was in a rafter of turkeys on a premises near Solihull in the West Midlands. A disease control zone was declared at 6:30pm that same day, and a Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone were put in place to protect flocks in the surrounding area.
Near Fakenham, Norfolk
11 November 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a premises home to broiler chickens, near Fakenham in Norfolk on the 11th November 2022. This case brings the total of cases in Norfolk since the beginning of the 2022 season to 50. Following the declaration of a disease control zone, the birds affected will be humanely culled in order to mitigate the risks of any further spread.
Near Northallerton, Yorkshire
10 November 2022
On the 10th November 2022, avian influenza was confirmed on a premises home to turkeys in Northallerton, Yorkshire. This is the fourth case of avian influenza to be confirmed in Yorkshire since the start of the 2022 season, and the second to be confirmed in Yorkshire since the start of November. The marketing rules regarding commercial turkeys have changed since the beginning of the season, allowing farmers to cull and freeze them before the Christmas season.
Near Hale, Cheshire
10 November 2022
On the same day, a second backyard flock near Hale in Cheshire had avian influenza confirmed on their premises. Both of these backyard flocks were in a very close proximity, suggesting there was a quick spread between the two flocks. The regional housing order for England has been in place since 00:01 on the 7th November, which would require bird keepers to keep their birds housed until the order is released.
Near Hale, Cheshire
10 November 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was detected within a backyard flock on a premises near Hale in Cheshire on the 10th November 2022. In order to stop any further spread to wild birds and neighbouring poultry premises, these birds will be humanely culled.
Near Hatton, Derbyshire
9 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Hatton, Derbyshire on the 9th November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the premises and the birds are to be humanely depopulated.
Near Wymondham, Norfolk
9 November 2022
On the 9th November 2022 avian influenza was confirmed at a fifth premises in commercially farmed poultry near Wymondham, Norfolk. On the 7th November 2022 a mandatory housing order was declared for the whole of England with the strong message that stringent biosecurity is paramount to stopping the spread of disease.
Near Chester, Cheshire
8 November 2022
On the 8th November 2022 near Chester, Cheshire avian influenza was confirmed in commercially farmed poultry. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared to stop the spread of disease in addition to the mandatory housing measures across England that came into force on Monday 7th November 2022.
Near Tattenhall, Cheshire
8 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry was confirmed on the 8th November 2022. To stop the spread of the disease all the birds were due to be humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone declared around the premise.
Near Peterborough, Northamptonshire
7 November 2022
On the 7th November 2022 near Peterborough, Northamptonshire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial turkeys. In order to stop the spread of the disease all the birds are to be humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone declared around the premises.
Near Buckley, Wales
7 November 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed in captive birds at a premises near Buckley, Wales on the 7th November 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.
Near Metheringham, Lincolnshire
6 November 2022
At a premises near Metheringham, Lincolnshire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock on 6th November 2022. Around the premise a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared to stop the spread of the disease.
Near Reepham, Norfolk
6 November 2022
On the 6th November 2022 a case of avian influenza was confirmed in broiler hens near Reepham, Norfolk. To stop the spread of disease the birds are to be humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone placed around the premises.
Near Fakenham, Norfolk
6 November 2022
In a large flock of free-range housed hens at a second premises near Fakenham, Norfolk a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on the 5th November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the property.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
5 November 2022
An eleventh premises near Breckland, Norfolk was confirmed with a case of avian influenza in commercially farmed turkeys on the 5th November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are in place around the premises. Norfolk has been subject to a housing order since the 12th October 2022, which means bird keepers in this area are legally obliged to house their birds and follow strict biosecurity measures
Near Turriff, Scotland
5 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in free range hens on the 5th November 2022. At 17:55 hours a 3 km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10 km Surveillance Zone (SZ) came into effect and the birds on the property will be humanely de-populated.
Near Blackpool, Lancashire
4 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Blackpool, Lancashire on the 4th November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was placed around the premises.
East Ayrshire, Scotland
4 November 2022
On the 4th November 2022 a case of avian influenza was confirmed in free range hens at a second premises near East Ayrshire, Scotland. The birds on the property will be humanely culled in an effort to avoid any further spread and a 3 km Protection Zone and 10 km Surveillance Zone were declared.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
3 November 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a fifteenth premises near Breckland in Norfolk on the 3rd November. Norfolk has been subject to a housing order since the 12th October, which means bird keepers in this area are legally obliged to house their birds and follow strict biosecurity measures.
Near Halesworth, Suffolk
3 November 2022
On the 3rd November, avian influenza was confirmed on a second premises home to ducks near Halesworth in Suffolk. A disease control zone was declared around the premises, as well as a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone.
Near Lancaster, Lancashire
3 November 2022
A backyard flock near Lancaster in Lancashire had avian influenza confirmed on the 3rd November. The birds on the premises will be humanely culled in an effort to avoid any further spread.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
2 November 2022
At a tenth premises near Breckland, Norfolk another case of avian influenza was confirmed on the 2nd November 2022 in commercial poultry. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was placed around the premises.
Near Boston, Lincolnshire
2 November 2022
A case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Boston, Lincolnshire on the 2nd November 2022. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the premises. Additionally, with 88 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in England since 1 October 2022 mandatory housing measures have been declared for all areas of England from 00:01 on Monday 7th November 2022.
Near Taverham, Norwich
2 November 2022
On the 2nd November in commercial poultry at a third premises near Taverham, Norfolk another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed. To reduce the risk of the disease spreading the birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was placed around the premises.
Near Leyland, Lancashire
1 November 2022
At a fifth premises near Leyland, Lancashire another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in backyard poultry on the 1st November 2022. To stop the spread of disease the birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was put in place around the premises.
Near Grimsby, Lancashire
1 November 2022
On the 1st November 2022 near Grimsby, Lincolnshire a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercially farmed turkeys. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was put in place around the premises.
Near Thirsk, North Yorkshire
1 November 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial turkeys near Thirsk, North Yorkshire on the 1st November 2022. A protection zone and surveillance zone were put in place around the premises.
Mandatory housing measures declared for England
31 October 2022
Today the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared mandatory housing measures for all areas of England from 00:01 on Monday 7th November 2022. These measures apply to all poultry and captive birds which are legally required to be kept indoors and stringent biosecurity protocols are to be followed. These measures will extend the existing housing order already in place in Suffolk, Norfolk and parts of Essex.
Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
31 October 2022
On the 31st October 2022 avian influenza was confirmed at a commercial poultry premises new Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. To stop the spread of disease a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone was declared around the premises as an additional precaution all the birds were humanely depopulated.
Near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
31 October 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire was confirmed in captive birds on the 31st October 2022. Around the property a 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was declared.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
26 October 2022
On the 26th October 2022 at a ninth premises near Breckland, Norfolk in commercial poultry, a case of avian influenza was confirmed. Already under a housing order and an Avian Influenza Protection Zone a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the property.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
26 October 2022
An eight case of avian influenza was confirmed near Breckland, Norfolk in commercial poultry on the 26th October 2022. Alongside the housing order and countrywide Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was put in place. The poultry on the premises were humanely depopulated.
Near Leyland, Lancashire
26 October 2022
In a small flock of non-commercial poultry near Leyland, Lancashire a case of avian influenza was confirmed on the 26th October 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was declared around the property.
Near North Walsham, Norfolk
26 October 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on the 26th October 2022 near North Walsham, Norfolk at a premises housing commercial poultry. A disease protection zone was declared around the property.
Near Louth, Lincolnshire
26 October 2022
At a third premises near Louth, Lincolnshire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 26 October 2022. The birds on the premises were humanely culled and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises.
Near Blackpool, Lancashire
24 October 2022
On the 24th October 2022 near Blackpool, Lancashire a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a commercial poultry premise. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was put in place around the premises to control the spread of disease.
Near Paignton, Devon
24 October 2022
A case of avian influenza H5NI was confirmed on the 24th October 2022 near Paignton, Devon in commercial farmed poultry. All poultry on the premises were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone this was in addition to the countrywide Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPS) that came into effect on Monday 17th October 2022.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
20 October 2022
A case of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 20th October 2022 near Norwich, Norfolk in commercially farmed poultry. To stop the spread of disease all the birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was announced around the property.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
20 October 2022
On the 20th October 2022 at a sixth premises in a local area near Norwich, Norfolk a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
19 October 2022
At a fifth premises near Breckland, Norfolk another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial ducks on the 19th October 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared in addition to Norfolk already being in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) and also subject to a housing order.
Near Leyland, Lancashire
19 October 2022
On the 19th October 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large flock of vaccine layer chickens near Leyland, Lancashire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
19 October 2022
On the 19th October 2022 a fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Norwich, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises in addition to a country wide Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) which came into force starting midday on Monday 17th October.
Near Hull, Yorkshire
19 October 2022
A case of avian influenza was confirmed at a commercial duck premises near Hull, Yorkshire on the 19th October 2022. To control the spread of the disease the birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
18 October 2022
At a fourth premises near Breckland, Norfolk another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial ducks on the 18th October 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared in addition to Norfolk already being in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) and also subject to a housing order.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
18 October 2022
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared on the 18th October 2022 after a case of avian influenza was confirmed in commercial ducks at a fifth premise in a local area near Breckland where four other cases had already been confirmed.
Near Horsham, West Sussex
18 October 2022
On the 18th October 2022 near Horsham, West Sussex a case of avian influenza was confirmed near Horsham, West Sussex in 300K colony layers and 60K pullets. The birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared in addition to a country wide Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) which came into force starting midday on Monday 17th October.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
18 October 2022
On the 18th October 2022 at a third premises in the same area near Breckland, Norfolk as two other cases of avian influenza, another case was confirmed in commercial turkeys. The birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared.
Near King’s Lynn, Norfolk
18 October 2022
Near King’s Lynn, Norfolk in the same area as another confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 a second case was announced in commercial turkeys on the 18th October 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared in order to stop the spread of disease.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
17 October 2022
On the 17th October 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Breckland, Norfolk. The poultry were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
National Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) declared
17 October 2022
Today the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain after a change in risk levels due to the dramatic increase in avian influenza cases.
Near Anglesey, Wales
16 October 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock in Anglesey in Wales on the 16th October. This was the first case to be confirmed in Wales in a number of months. All of the birds on the premises were humanely culled in order to prevent any further spread.
Near Ipswich, Suffolk
16 October 2022
Another case of avian influenza to be confirmed on the 16th October was in commercial captive birds near Ipswich, Suffolk. At the time of this confirmation, Suffolk was subject to a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) and a housing order. At 8pm that evening, a disease control zone was declared, alongside a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
Near Crewe, Cheshire
16 October 2022
Another of the five cases of avian influenza confirmed on the 16th October was in game birds near Crewe in Cheshire. At 8pm the same day, a disease control zone was declared, which included a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
16 October 2022
On the 16th October, a commercial turkey premises near Thetford, Norfolk was confirmed for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. A disease control zone was put in place, and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises. At this time, Norfolk was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) and was also subject to a housing order.
Near Wymondham, Norfolk
16 October 2022
One of five cases to be confirmed on the 16th October was in turkeys on a premises near Wymondham in Norfolk. At 8pm that evening, a disease control zone was declared and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were put in place. Norfolk was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) and was subject to a housing order at this time.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
15 October 2022
On the 15th October, highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed at a second premises near Breckland in Norfolk. The premises, which was home to housed commercial poultry, was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and was subject to a regional housing order at this time. At 8:30pm this same evening, a disease control zone was declared.
Near Fakenham, Norfolk
15 October 2022
The third case of avian influenza to be confirmed on the 15th October, was on a non-commercial poultry premises near Fakenham in Norfolk. At 8:30pm that same evening, a disease control zone was declared, including a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone. At this time, Norfolk was subject to both a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and housing order.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
15 October 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on a non-commercial premises home to a range of captive birds near Breckland in Norfolk on the 15th October 2022. This premises was the 12th property to have avian influenza confirmed in the area. Norfolk was subject to a housing order and a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at the time.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
15 October 2022
On the 15th October, highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed at a second premises near Breckland in Norfolk. The premises, which was home to housed commercial poultry, was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and was subject to a regional housing order at this time. At 8:30pm this same evening, a disease control zone was declared.
Near Attleborough, Norfolk
14 October 2022
The fourth case of avian influenza H5N1 to be confirmed on the 14th October was on another commercial poultry premises near Attleborough in Norfolk. All of Norfolk was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at this point, as well as was subject to a mandatory housing order, requiring birds to be housed until further notice. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises at 8:30pm that same evening.
Near Attleborough, Norfolk
14 October 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on a premises on the 14th October on a premises near Wymondham in Norfolk. At this time, the commercial poultry premises affected was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and was also subject to a housing order.
Near Malvern, Worcestershire
14 October 2022
The second case to be confirmed on the 14th October was in a backyard flock near Malvern in Worcestershire. At 8:30pm that same evening, a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
Near Orkney, Scotland
14 October 2022
On the 14th October, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Orkney in Scotland. This case was the second case to be confirmed in Scotland this week, after no cases in a number of months. The birds on the premises were humanely culled.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
13 October 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercially housed poultry at a fourth premise near Thetford, Norfolk on the 13th September 2022. To contain the outbreak a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises. At this time, Norfolk was within an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and had just entered a mandatory housing order.
Near Grantham, Lincolnshire
13 October 2022
On the 12th October 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercially housed poultry at a premises near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone declared around the premises have been amended.
Near Braintree, Essex
13 October 2022
On the 13th October 2022 a second case of avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed near Braintree, Essex at a premise with commercially housed poultry. All the poultry were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises.
Near Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis
12 October 2022
A case of avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premise near Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis on the 12th October 2022. A 3km Protection Zone (PZ) and 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ) were declared restricting the movement of birds, eggs, litter, manure and carcasses to prevent the spread of disease.
Near Braintree, Essex
12 October 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on another premises near Braintree in Essex on the 12th October. The premises, which was home to a backyard flock, was within a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and was subject to a housing order at this time.
On Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
12 October 2022
On the 12th October, avian flu was found on a free range premises on Great Bernera, an Island and community in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This is the first case to occur on a premises near Scotland for a number of months. All of the birds on the premises will be humanely depopulated to reduce the risks of any further spread.
Near Grantham, Lincolnshire
12 October 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 was confirmed at a premise near Grantham, Lincolnshire in commercially housed poultry on the 12th October 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was declared around the premises and as an extra precaution the birds were humanely depopulated.
Near Grantham, Lincolnshire
12 October 2022
On the 12th October 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercially housed poultry at a premises near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone declared around the premises have been amended.
Near Breckland, Norfolk
12 October 2022
An eleventh premises, home to a large number of turkeys near Breckland in Norfolk was confirmed to have avian influenza on the 12th October. At this time, Norfolk was within an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and had just entered a mandatory housing order.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
11 October 2022
On the 11th October 2022 at a tenth premises near Norwich, Norfolk a flock of housed turkeys was humanely depopulated after being confirmed with avian influenza. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared alongside the regional housing order from 00.01 on Wednesday 12th October.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
11 October 2022
On the 11th October 2022 at a premises near Norwich, Norfolk a flock of free range turkeys were confirmed with a case of avian influenza. This premises falls within the regional avian influenza prevention zone across Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. Norfolk is also now subject to a regional poultry housing order, which came into effect at 00:01 on Wednesday 12th October.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
11 October 2022
At a ninth premises in an area near Norwich, Norfolk a large flock on free range layers which had been housed for two weeks, were found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 on the 11th October 2022. There was also another linked flock under the same County Parish Holding (CPH) who were also under restrictions a short distance away. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around each premises.
Near King’s Lynn, Norfolk
11 October 2022
A premises with a large number of housed turkeys was confirmed with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 on the 11th October near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was declared alongside the regional housing order due to come into force at 00.01 on Wednesday 12th October.
Near Preston, Lancashire
11 October 2022
A case of avian influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock near Preston, Lancashire on the 11th October 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was declared around the premise and the birds were humanely depopulated.
Near Ely, Cambridgeshire
11 October 2022
On the 11th October a backyard flock at a premises near Ely, Cambridgeshire was confirmed with avian influenza. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was declared around the premise to control the spread of the disease.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
10 October 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 was confirmed in housed commercial poultry on 10th October 2022 at a third premises near Thetford, Norfolk. All the birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
10 October 2022
On the 10th October 2022 another case of avian influenza was confirmed at an eighth premises in the region near Thetford, Norfolk at a commercial housed turkey farm. To control the spread of the disease a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was placed around the location.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
10 October 2022
Again on the 10th October 2022 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second premises near Norwich, Norfolk housing a large flock of turkeys. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around each premises alongside the regional housing order due to come into force at 00.01 on Wednesday 12th October. Additionally, the poultry on the premises were humanely depopulated.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
10 October 2022
A second case in close proximity to another recently confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on the 10th October 2022 near Thetford, Norfolk in ornamental wildfowl. The birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was declared around the premises in addition to the regional poultry housing order coming into effect on 12th October 2022.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
10 October 2022
Another case of avian influenza (HPAI) H5 was confirmed in housed commercial ducks on 10th October 2022 at a third premises near Thetford, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were declared around the premises
Near Thetford, Norfolk
10 October 2022
On the 10th October 2022 another case of avian influenza was confirmed at an eighth premises in the region near Thetford, Norfolk at a commercial housed turkey farm. To control the spread of the disease a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was placed around the location.
Near Braintree, Essex
9 October 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed on another premises in Essex on the 9th October. Braintree was within a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone when this case was confirmed. The day before, Christine Middlemiss, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer announced a mandatory poultry housing order would be put in place on Wednesday 12th October covering Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.
Near Maldon, Essex
9 October 2022
On the 9th October, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a third premises near Maldon in Essex. The poultry and captive birds affected had to be humanely culled to reduce the risk of any further spread of the disease. A disease control zone was declared around the premises at 8pm that same evening. Maldon was within a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at this time.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
9 October 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed on another premises near Norwich in Norfolk on the 9th October, following suspicion of the presence of the disease on the 8th. With confirmation of the presence of avian influenza, the temporary control zones were lifted and a disease control zone was declared. This premises falls within the regional avian influenza prevention zone across Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. Norfolk will also be subject to a regional poultry housing order, which comes into effect as of 00:01 on Wednesday 12th October.
Near Burscough, West Lancashire
9 October 2022
Another case of avian influenza was confirmed on a premises near Burscough in West Lancashire, on the 9th October. A disease control zone was declared around the wildlife premises at 8pm that same evening, including a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone.
Near Leek, Staffordshire
8 October 2022
On the 8th October 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Leek in Staffordshire. In order to mitigate the spread of the disease, a disease control zone was declared and the birds were humanely culled.
Near Bury St Edmunds, Norfolk
8 October 2022
Another case confirmed on the 8th October was in another backyard flock near Bury St Edmunds in Norfolk. At the time of the disease confirmation, Norfolk was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. This same day, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss announced that Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex will now have to follow a mandatory poultry housing order, meaning bird owners have to keep their birds indoors, in an effort to slow the spread of the disease.
Near Maldon, Essex
8 October 2022
The third case to be confirmed on the 8th October was on a commercial poultry premises home to a large number of turkeys near Maldon in Essex. At 8:30pm that same day, a disease control zone was declared, which includes a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone. Parts of Essex were within a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at this time, and will also be subject to a mandatory poultry housing order, which comes into place on Wednesday 12th October 2022.
Near Braintree, Essex
7 October 2022
On the 7th October, a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on a commercial poultry premises, home to a large number of turkeys and geese near Braintree in Essex. This was one of three cases to be confirmed on the 7th. At this time, Braintree was within a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). At 9pm the same evening, a disease control zone was declared around the premises.
Near Mendip, Somerset
7 October 2022
The last case to be confirmed on the 7th October was within a backyard flock near Mendip in Somerset. All of the birds on this premises were humanely culled to reduce the risks of any further spread. A disease control zone was announced around the premises at 9:30 in the evening. Mendip is just outside of the regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone that affects parts of Somerset.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
7 October 2022
Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed on a sixth premises near Thetford in Norfolk on the 7th October. The case, which occurred on a commercial duck premises, was another of the three cases announced on this day. At 9:30 on the evening of the 7th, a disease control zone was declared, which included a 3km Control Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone. Norfolk was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone at this time.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
6 October 2022
The first premises to have avian influenza confirmed on the 6th October was a commercial poultry premises near Norwich in Norfolk. The regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone covering Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex came into place at 12pm on the 27th September. Following the case, a disease control zone was declared.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
6 October 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected on a premises near Thetford in Norfolk on the 6th October. To mitigate any risks, a 3km Temporary Control Zone and 10km Temporary Control Zone were put in place around the premises.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
5 October 2022
On the 5th October, avian influenza was confirmed on a fifth premises near Thetford in Norfolk. As with all cases, a disease control zone was declared, including a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone. Norfolk has been in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone since the 27th September 2022.
Near Ipswich, Suffolk
4 October 2022
Avian influenza was confirmed in a large flock of tens of thousands of broiler chickens on the 4th October 2022 near Ipswich, Suffolk. The birds were humanely depopulated and a disease protection zone declared. Parts of East Anglia, including Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex were already in place from 27th September 2022.
Near Faringdon, Oxfordshire
4 October 2022
On the 4th October, a commercial poultry premises near Faringdon in Oxfordshire was confirmed to have avian influenza. The birds were humanely culled and a disease control zone was declared, including a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
1 October 2022
A large flock of laying ducks at a premises near Thetford, Norfolk were confirmed to have contracted avian influenza on the 1st October 2022. To stop the spread of infection the birds were humanely depopulated and a disease protection zone was declared. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) had been in force since 27th September 2022 for East Anglia, including Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
1 October 2022
The third case of avian influenza to be confirmed on the 1st October 2022, was on a commercial poultry premises, which was home to turkeys and geese. The site near Attleborough in Norfolk was put in a disease control zone at 8pm on the same day, which included a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone. All of the birds were humanely culled. At this time, Norfolk was in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
1 October 2022
On the 1st October 2022 a case of avian influenza was identified in a backyard flock near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. To contain its spread, a disease prevention zone was declared at 8pm that evening. At this time, parts of East Anglia, including Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was in force as of the 27th September 2022.
Near Lowestoft, Suffolk
29 September 2022
A case of avian influenza was confirmed in another backyard flock in Suffolk, near Lowestoft on the 29th September 2022. On the same day at 5:30pm a disease protection zone was declared in order to mitigate a further spread of infection to the surrounding area. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) had already been declared over parts of East Anglia, including Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex on the 27th September 2022.
Near York, North Yorkshire
28 September 2022
On the 28th September 2022 near York, North Yorkshire highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a large number of Laying hens. To control the spread of the disease the birds were humanely depopulated. At 6pm a disease protection zone was announced as an additional precaution.
Near Norwich, Norfolk
27 September 2022
Tens of thousands of housed turkeys were found to be infected with avian influenza near Norwich, Norfolk on the 27th September 2022. At 7pm the same day a disease prevention zone was declared. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) had already been declared over parts of East Anglia, including Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex on the 27th September 2022.
Near Blackpool, Lancashire
24 September 2022
On the 24th September 2022 at a premise near Blackpool, Lancashire avian influenza was confirmed in backyard geese, turkeys, hens and ducks. The birds were humanely depopulated and a disease prevention zone was declared that evening at 9pm.
Near Ipswich, Suffolk
24 September 2022
A backyard flock was confirmed to be infected with avian influenza on the 24th September 2022 at a premise near Ipswich, Suffolk. At 9pm a disease prevention zone was announced to reduce the risk of a spread of the infection.
Near Thetford, Norfolk
23 September 2022
A large flock of free range geese were confirmed infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 on 23rd September 2022 near Thetford, Norfolk. To contain the spread of the infection a disease protection zone was declared the same day at 6.30pm.
Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
22 September 2022
A backyard flock was confirmed to be infected with the avian influenza strain H5N1 on the 22nd September 2022 near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The birds were humanely depopulated and at 8.30pm a disease protection zone was declared in order to prevent the further spread of the disease. At this time an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was not in force.
Near York, North Yorkshire
22 September 2022
On the 22nd September 2022 a case of avian influenza was confirmed at a premises near York, North Yorkshire. The free range broiler chickens in 30 huts with 1000 birds to a hut were infected. The same day at 8.30pm a disease protection zone was declared.
Near Dartington, Devon
20 September 2022
On the 20th September 2022, near Dartington, Devon a case of avian influenza was confirmed in the poultry on the premises, which included ducks, breeding ducks and chickens. At 8.15pm a disease prevention zone was declared. At this time, Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset were in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ), which came into place on the 31st August.
Near Thetford, West Suffolk
19 September 2022
On 19th September 2022 a case of avian influenza was confirmed near Thetford, Suffolk. A large number of free range chickens were infected and humanely depopulated. At 5.45pm in the evening a disease control zone was declared.
Near Shropham, Norfolk
19 September 2022
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a large flock of free range chickens, near Shropham, Norfolk on the 19th September 2022. A disease protection zone was declared on the same day at 5.45pm in order to mitigate the risk of any further spread.
Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
17 September 2022
A case of avian influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk on 17th September 2022 near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. At 7.30pm a disease control zone was declared to reduce the risk of the infection spreading.
Near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
17 September 2022
Another backyard flock was confirmed as infected with the avian influenza strain H5N1 near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex on 17th September 2022. By the evening at 7.30pm a disease control zone was declared. This surveillance zone was not in an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ).
Near Crewe, Cheshire
16 September 2022
On the 16th September 2022 a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Crewe, Cheshire. In order to stop the spread of the disease the birds had to be humanely depopulated, and at 9:45am a disease control zone was declared.
Near Pembrokeshire, Wales
9 September 2022
A case of avian influenza was confirmed on the 9th September near Pembrokeshire in Wales. A large flock of organic broiler chickens were infected and by 8.45pm in the evening a disease control zone was declared to control the spread of the infection. The area involved in this surveillance zone was not in an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ).
Near Torpoint, Cornwall
8 September 2022
On the 8th September 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock near Torpoint, Cornwall. Torpoint was within a regional avian influenza prevention zone at this time, and to mitigate the risks of any further spread, a disease control zone was declared at 9:30am on the same day.
Near Bridlington, Yorkshire
6 September 2022
The first case of bird flu to be confirmed on the 6th September 2022 was in Bridlington, a coastal town in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This case, which was found in a large number of free range layer hens, saw a disease control zone declared at 7pm on the 6th September 2022. In order to prevent further spread, these birds had to be humanely depopulated.
Near Maldon, Essex
6 September 2022
The second confirmed case of avian influenza on the 6th September 2022 was found in Maldon, Essex in pheasants, partridges, ornamental birds and quail. By 7pm the same day, a disease control zone was declared. Maldon is currently in a regional avian influenza prevention zone, meaning bird owners within this area must follow strict biosecurity measures.
Near Gwynedd, Wales
5 September 2022
Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock, near Gwynedd, Wales on the 5th September 2022. This case became the 7th case to be confirmed on a premises in Wales, since H5N1 was first detected on the 27th October 2021, at the start of the previous season. At 6:01 pm that same day, APHA declared a disease control zone.
Near Holt, Norfolk
3 September 2022
As of the 3rd September 2022, another case of avian influenza was confirmed near Holt, Norfolk. The disease was found in a backyard flock of chickens, ducks and turkeys, and at 6pm on the same day, a disease control zone was declared to protect nearby bird owners. At this time, Norfolk was not in a prevention zone, but a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has now been declared over parts of East Anglia, including Norfolk, Sussex and parts of Essex.
Near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
3 September 2022
On the 3rd October a backyard flock was confirmed to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. By 6.60pm the same day a disease prevention zone had been declared to contain the outbreak.
Near South Molton, Devon
2 September 2022
On the 2nd September 2022, APHA confirmed that the H5N1 strain of avian influenza had been found in a bouquet of pheasants near South Molton, Devon. At 10am on the 2nd, a disease control zone was declared. At this time, Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset were in a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ), which came into place on the 31st August. Bird owners within the AIPZ are legally obliged to follow strict biosecurity measures, regardless of the type of bird or size of the flock.
Near Bridlington, Yorkshire
28 August 2022
On the 28th August 2022 a case of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Bridlington, Yorkshire. After the success of the disease control process and the surveillance zone that was in place, part of the protection zone has ended and the area is now part of the Surveillance Zone.
