Near Bakewell, Derbyshire

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.