Near Braintree, Essex

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.