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.
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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.
