Near Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk

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.