Near Leominster, Herefordshire

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.