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Avian influenza (bird flu)

Guidance

Avian influenza (bird flu)

How to spot avian influenza (bird flu), what to do if you suspect it, and measures to prevent it.

From:Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health AgencyPublished26 August 2014Last updated 16 August 2022 - See all updates
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Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds. It can also affect humans and other mammals.

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect any type of avian influenza in poultry or captive birds you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, contact your local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is an offence.

Reporting dead wild birds

You should call the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77) if you find:

  • one or more dead bird of prey or owl
  • 3 or more dead gulls or wild waterfowl (swans, geese and ducks)
  • 5 or more dead birds of any species

Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find. For further information see our advice to the public.

All bird keepers (whether you have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock) must keep a close watch on them for signs of disease and maintain good biosecurity at all times. If you have any concerns about the health of your birds, seek prompt advice from your vet.

You should register your poultry, even if only kept as pets, so we can contact you during an outbreak. This is a legal requirement if you have 50 or more birds. Poultry includes chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, pigeon (bred for meat), partridge, quail, guinea fowl and pheasants.

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Latest situation

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced to help stop the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) has been lifted.

The enhanced biosecurity measures were brought in across Great Britain in November when there was a medium risk (meaning, event occurs regularly) for some poultry premises. The measures have been vital in protecting flocks across the country from the virus which is circulating in wild birds.

The risk of avian influenza has now reduced to low (meaning, event is rare but does occur) for all poultry. As a result, the mandatory requirements were lifted from midday on Tuesday 16 August.

Whilst the risk level in kept birds has reduced, all bird keepers should still follow enhanced biosecurity measures at all times to prevent the risk of future outbreaks.

All poultry gatherings, including at fairs, shows and markets, remain banned, due to a large number of flocks mixing together and the risk posed by any infections spreading across the country.

Additional mandatory restrictions apply in disease control zones in force surrounding infected premises where avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry or other captive birds.

For details of the cases and the measures that apply in the disease control zones in England, see the avian influenza: cases and disease control zones in England guidance. You can also find out about licences for movements from disease control zones in force.

'Stop the spread' webinars

While the risk of avian influenza has reduced, cases of bird flu continue to be confirmed in both poultry and other captive birds. All bird keepers should continue to implement strict biosecurity measures to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease from poultry and other captive birds.

Whether you have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock, you can find out what you can do to keep your birds free of avian influenza by watching one our avian influenza 'stop the spread' webinars.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced across Great Britain to help stop the spread of avian influenza ('bird flu'), was lifted at midday on 16 August 2022.

Separate AIPZ declarations were made in each UK administration. For further details in:

AIPZ in England

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced in England to help stop the spread of avian influenza ('bird flu'), was lifted at midday on 16 August 2022.

Revocation of an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (England)

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Declaration of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (England) (PDF, 154 KB, 7 pages)

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone including housing measures (England) declaration (PDF, 246 KB, 9 pages)

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone including housing measures (England) declaration (PDF, 48.8 KB, 10 pages)

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone England declaration (PDF, 184 KB, 7 pages)

AIPZ with additional housing measures (North Yorkshire) declaration (PDF, 968 KB, 6 pages)

The need for an Avian Influenza Potential Zone (AIPZ) will be kept under regular review as part of the government's work to monitor and manage the risks of avian influenza. Any decisions on when to reintroduce a national or regional AIPZ will be based on risk assessments based on the latest scientific and ornithological evidence and veterinary advice.

Enforcement

Avian influenza controls, are enforced by the Local Authority Animal Health Function (LAAHF), which is normally situated with the Trading Standards or Environmental Health Service of a local authority.

You should contact your local authority to find out how to raise reports of non-compliance. If you need help with this you can ask your local council.

Risk level

The risk of incursion of highly pathogenic (HPAI) avian influenza H5 in wild birds in Great Britain remains at medium (that is, event occurs regularly). The risk of poultry exposure to HPAI H5 in Great Britain has been reduced to low (that is, event is rare but does occur) (with high uncertainty) where biosecurity is suboptimal and low (with low uncertainty) where good biosecurity is applied.

Further details on the evidence which supported these decisions can be found in our risk assessments.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public's health is very low.

The Food Standards Agency has said that on the basis of the current scientific evidence, avian influenza poses a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

Avian influenza is unconnected with coronavirus (COVID-19).

See the advice for the public for further information.

Cases in the UK

Cases in England

There are currently 109 cases of avian influenza H5N1 in England.

There were also 2 cases of avian influenza in Wales where a small area of the disease control zones extended into England. In addition there were 2 cases of avian influenza in Scotland where a small area of the surveillance zone surrounding each case extended into England.

Check if you are in a disease control zone on our interactive map.

For details of these cases and the measures that apply in the disease control zones, see the avian influenza: cases and disease control zones in England guidance. You can also find out about licences for movements from disease control zones in force.

Cases in Scotland

The following cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed at premises in Scotland:

  • in the Angus constituency
  • near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway
  • near Annan, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway
  • near Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway
  • near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway
  • near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
  • near Collieston, Aberdeenshire
  • near Beith, North Ayrshire
  • near Strichen, Aberdeenshire
  • on the Island of Whalsay, Shetland Islands
  • near Birsay, Orkney Islands

See the Scottish Government website for further information.

Cases in Wales

The following cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed at premises in Wales:

  • near Chirk, Wrexham
  • near Gaerwen, Isle of Anglesey
  • near Crickhowell, Powys
  • near Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Powys
  • near Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Powys

See the Welsh Government website for further information.

Cases in Northern Ireland

The following cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed at premises in Northern Ireland:

  • in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone
  • in Broughshane, County Antrim
  • in Armagh, County Armagh
  • in Coagh, County Tyrone
  • in Ballinderry, County Londonderry
  • in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh - temporary control zones in place pending further testing

See the DAERA-NI website for further information.

Wild birds in the UK

Wild bird surveillance in Great Britain

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) carries out year-round avian influenza surveillance of dead wild birds submitted via public reports and warden patrols.

There have been multiple findings of HPAI H5N1 in wild birds from sites across GB. In addition, detailed retrospective analysis of samples from a mute swan that died in Wiltshire in November 2021 has confirmed a single finding of HPAI H5N8 in a wild bird. This finding had previously been identified as H5Nx (that is, the neuraminidase was undermined).

For further details see the report (updated weekly) of findings of HPAI in wild birds in Great Britain and our outbreak assessments.

Reporting dead wild birds

You should call the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77) if you find:

  • one or more dead bird of prey or owl
  • 3 or more dead gulls or wild waterfowl (swans, geese and ducks)
  • 5 or more dead birds of any species

We then collect some of these birds and test them to help us understand how the disease is distributed geographically and in different types of bird, not all birds will be collected.

Wild birds are susceptible to a range of diseases and injuries and not all dead birds will have been infected with avian influenza.

Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find. For further information see our advice for the public.

Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) carry out routine surveillance of disease risks in the UK and around the world to help us anticipate future threats to animal health and continue to closely monitor the global situation of avian influenza as part of this work. Further details of the latest avian influenza findings in wild birds in Europe can be found in our outbreak assessments.

Wild bird surveillance in Northern Ireland

See the DAERA-NI website for further information on surveillance for avian influenza in wild birds in Northern Ireland.

Biosecurity advice

High standards of biosecurity should be maintained as good practice for the health of your birds. Good biosecurity is an essential defence against diseases such as avian influenza and is key to limiting the spread of avian influenza in an outbreak.

Whether an outbreak of avian influenza occurs in pet birds, a backyard flock, captive birds of prey, pigeons or a commercial flock the same disease control measures apply and the same impacts on bird keepers and trade in poultry occurs.

If you keep birds, you should read the biosecurity guidance which includes details of biosecurity best practice and further guidance on measures that you must take when an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone is in force. Complete the biosecurity self-assessment checklist and retain for inspection if requested by representatives from APHA or Local Authorities.

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Register your birds

If you have not already registered your birds or updated your contact details recently, we encourage you to register now, so we can contact you quickly if there is a disease outbreak in your area and you need to take action.

If you have more than 50 birds, you are legally required to register your flock within one month of their arrival at your premises. If you have less than 50 birds, including pet birds, you are still strongly encouraged to register.

Find out how to register your birds.

Report signs of disease

You must keep a close watch on your birds for any signs of disease, and must seek prompt advice from your vet if you have any concerns. If you suspect avian influenza you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. Failure to do so is an offence.

Pigeons or birds of prey

If your birds are within a disease control zone, make sure you check the restrictions applicable to that zone.

Outside of disease control zones, you can exercise and train pigeons or fly birds of prey, including for pest control, but they should avoid direct contact with wild birds.

Following the end of the housing measures on 2 May 2022, outside of disease control zones, pigeon keepers may exercise and train their birds from open lofts. For further information see our biosecurity guidance.

You are advised not to feed any wild birds, in particular any wild shot or hunted wildfowl, to any birds of prey, during a period of heightened risk of avian influenza infection in wild birds. This includes birds that may have been shot or hunted earlier in the year, since the virus can remain viable in frozen carcases for at least 12 months.

Game birds and shoots

See the avian influenza and game birds guidance on the Game Farmers Association website. This guidance has been prepared by game shooting, research and game conservation bodies. It is endorsed by Defra, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and DAERA in Northern Ireland.

Once game birds have been released, they are classified as wild birds. The person who released the game birds is no longer classed as the 'keeper' of the birds.

You can continue to feed and water released game birds but you should make reasonable efforts to minimise the chance of other wild birds accessing their feed and water, for example by placing it under cover. You should use commercial feed and fresh or treated water.

Additional restrictions will apply when disease control zones are in place. Definitive requirements for disease control zones will be set out in published declarations. See the avian influenza: cases and disease control zones in England guidance.

Vaccination

The vaccination of poultry and most captive birds against avian influenza is not currently permitted. Vaccination is not a routine control measure and is a practice restricted by legislation.

Vaccination of zoo birds is only permitted in England subject to meeting eligibility criteria and receiving authorisation. Only zoos or collections holding a current zoo licence can apply for an authorisation to vaccinate. For further information see our avian influenza vaccination guidance.

How to spot avian influenza

There are 2 types of avian influenza.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the more serious type. It is often fatal in birds. The main clinical signs of HPAI in birds (which can include any or a combination of the following) are:

  • sudden and rapid increase in the number of birds found dead
  • several birds affected in the same shed or air space
  • swollen head
  • closed and excessively watery eyes
  • lethargy and depression
  • recumbency and unresponsiveness
  • incoordination and loss of balance
  • head and body tremoring
  • drooping of the wings and/or dragging of legs
  • twisting of the head and neck
  • swelling and blue discolouration of comb and wattles
  • haemorrhages on shanks of the legs and under the skin of the neck
  • loss of appetite or marked decrease in feed consumption
  • sudden increase or decrease in water consumption
  • respiratory distress such as gaping (mouth breathing), nasal snicking (coughing sound), sneezing, gurgling or rattling
  • fever or noticeable increase in body temperature
  • discoloured or loose watery droppings
  • cessation or marked reduction in egg production

Clinical signs can vary between species of bird and some species (for example ducks and geese) may show minimal clinical signs.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) is usually less serious and may show more vague clinical signs. It can cause mild breathing problems and reduction of egg production, but affected birds will not always show clear signs of infection.

The severity of LPAI depends on the type of bird and whether it has any other illnesses.

Anyone who keeps poultry must keep a close watch on them for any signs of disease, and must seek prompt advice from their vet if they have any concerns.

Photos of clinical signs

We've published some photos of clinical signs of avian influenza on Flickr.

How avian influenza is spread

Avian influenza spreads from bird to bird by direct contact or through contaminated body fluids and faeces. It can also be spread by contaminated feed and water or by dirty vehicles, clothing and footwear.

The avian influenza virus changes frequently, creating new strains, and there is a constant risk that one of the new strains may spread easily among people.

Avian influenza isn't an airborne virus.

Advice for the public

Support for the farming community

We work in partnership with Farming Help organisations to support their work to help the farming community through challenging times. If this affects you, please either contact them on 03000 111 999 or visit the Farming Help website.

Public health

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public's health is very low. The regional UKHSA Health Protection Teams are working closely with Defra to monitor the situation and will be providing health advice to persons at the infected premises as a precaution.

The Food Standards Agency has said that on the basis of the current scientific evidence, avian influenza poses a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

The NHS website has further information and if you employ people who work with poultry or work with poultry yourself, you can also read Health and Safety Executive advice on protecting workers from avian influenza.

Wild birds

Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find.

You should call the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77) if you find:

  • one or more dead bird of prey or owl
  • 3 or more dead gulls or wild waterfowl (swans, geese and ducks)
  • 5 or more dead birds of any species

We then collect some of these birds and test them to help us understand how the disease is distributed geographically and in different types of bird, not all birds will be collected. Wild birds are susceptible to a range of diseases and injuries and not all dead birds will have been infected with avian influenza.

We publish a report (updated regularly) on findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds in Great Britain and provide further details in our outbreak assessments.

Where dead birds are not required for surveillance purposes it is the landowner's responsibility to safely dispose of the carcases.

The carcases of wild animals, other than wild game, are exempt from the animal by-product (ABP) rules in the UK. However, if it is suspected that the animals were infected with a disease which can spread to people or animals such as avian influenza, the carcases must be disposed of as a category 1 ABP. See our guidance on animal by-product disposal.

See the DAERA-NI website for further information on surveillance for avian influenza in wild birds in Northern Ireland.

Disposal of dead wild birds on public land

Where dead birds are on public land it is the local authority's responsibility to safely dispose of the carcases as animal by-products. See our guidance on how to report a dead or injured animal.

Disposal of dead wild garden birds found at domestic premises

After contacting the Defra Helpline (03459 33 55 77) to report the dead wild birds, if the birds are not required for surveillance purposes, members of the public should follow the advice below for the disposal of dead garden birds.

Disposal in household or municipal waste refuse:

  • if possible, wear disposable protective gloves when picking up and handling dead wild birds (if disposable gloves are not available, a plastic bag can be used as a make-shift glove). When the dead wild bird has been picked up, the bag can be turned back on itself and tied. It should then be placed in a second plastic bag, tied and disposed of in the normal household waste (lidded bin outside)
  • place the dead wild bird in a suitable plastic bag, preferably leak proof. Care should be taken not to contaminate the outside of the bag
  • tie the bag and place it in a second plastic bag
  • remove gloves by turning them inside out and then place them in the second plastic bag. Tie the bag and dispose of it in the normal household refuse bin

Burial:

  • the dead wild bird can be buried, but not in a plastic bag
  • the depth of the burial hole must be sufficient to prevent animals scavenging and gaining access to it - at least 60cm deep is advised
  • location must not be near any watercourses, or likely to contaminate local water supplies

Bird fairs, markets, shows and other gatherings

Bird gatherings include (but are not limited to) bird fairs, markets, shows, sales, exhibitions, vehicles used to transport live birds where the birds are brought together from multiple premises and some premises used for dealing or internet sales.

Bird gatherings are not permitted within a disease control zone. Outside of these areas bird gatherings are only permitted if licensed. Check if you are in a zone on our interactive map.

Each UK administration has made available bird gathering licences. These allow gatherings (including an AIPZ when in force) as long as the following is met:

  • they do not take place within a disease control zone
  • APHA is notified at least 7 days before the event
  • gatherings meet all the requirements of the relevant general licence

The AIPZ measures do not control bird gatherings. Changes to the control of bird gathering only happens by amending or revoking the general licences.

The general licences currently available do not permit gathering of poultry (Galliformes or Anseriformes birds). Galliforme birds include pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkey and guinea fowl. Anseriforme birds include ducks, geese and swans. Bird gatherings of other types of birds are still permitted through the general licences.

Further information can be found in our guidance for bird gatherings. The requirements are set out in the licences for the relevant UK administration.

A general licence permitting bird gatherings with the exception of poultry gatherings is also available in Northern Ireland. See the DAERA website for further information,

Trade, import and export issues

A collection of guidance and forms for importing and exporting live animals or animal products is available.

World Animal Health Organisation (WOAH) disease freedom

Following confirmation of H5N1 HPAI in a small poultry unit at a premises near Alcester, Bidford, Warwickshire, the UK is no longer free from avian influenza under the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) rules. There are, therefore, some restrictions on exports of affected commodities to third countries. Trade in poultry and poultry related products with third countries that do not require whole UK avian influenza country freedom may continue on the basis of the conditions included in the export health certificates, unless otherwise notified by the importing country.

Agreed export health certificates between the UK and importing countries are considered and issued on a case-by-case basis and can be certified by an Official Veterinarian only if the consignment meets the requirements set out in the export health certificates in full.

Exports to the EU

Exports from Great Britain to the EU of live poultry or poultry products are not permitted from disease control zones.

There are no restrictions on exports to the EU from outside the disease control zones.

The European Commission is currently considering amending the regionalisation of the UK in Regulation (EU) 2021/404 in relation to these new HPAI outbreaks.

To avoid disruption to trade, the European Commission has requested that EU countries consider continuing to accept certified poultry and poultry products from the UK, if they originate outside the restricted areas.

Imports from the EU

You can't import poultry and poultry products into the UK from within avian influenza disease control zones in EU countries.

EU trade relies on strict certification for movement of live poultry, day old chicks and hatching eggs. Products such as poultry meat, table eggs and poultry products are not subject to certification within the EU.

Higher Risk Areas (HRAs)

All areas in Great Britain remain at risk of avian influenza in wild birds.

However, in Great Britain we've defined a number of areas as 'Higher Risk Areas' (HRAs). These are generally areas near where wild birds (and in particular gulls and wild waterfowl) gather, such as lakes, marshes or estuaries. If you are planning a new poultry unit you should take into account where HRA are in relation to where the unit is planned.

We have defined HRAs following our previous experience of avian influenza outbreaks, coupled with the latest scientific and veterinary opinion. This indicates that migratory wild waterfowl (ducks, geese and swans) and gulls pose a continual threat for the introduction of avian influenza into premises where poultry, game birds, pet and other captive birds are kept. We have published more detail of the rationale and approach behind Higher Risk Areas.

Movement controls and licences

For details of cases and the measures that apply in the disease control zones in:

For details on licences for movements from disease control zones in force, see the licensing section on the cases and disease control zones in England guidance.

Disease control strategy

Cases of avian influenza, if they occur, are controlled by following the contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases and the notifiable avian disease control strategy. You can read what happens when a notifiable disease is suspected or confirmed.

Further disease control measures will be based on the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice.

Legislation on avian influenza

The legislation covering avian influenza in England includes:

For further details of legislation covering avian influenza in:

Compensation

You may be entitled to compensation if healthy birds are killed under orders from government or APHA in the event of a disease outbreak. Owners are not entitled to compensation solely as a result of the requirements of a disease control zone or for other consequential losses. See our notifiable avian disease control strategy and guidance on compensation for animals culled to control animal diseases for further information.

Published 26 August 2014
Last updated 16 August 2022 + show all updates
  1. 16 August 2022

    Updated to reflect that the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced to help stop the spread of bird flu has been lifted.

  2. 11 August 2022

    Updated the latest situation. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 8 July in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Tiverton, Mid Devon, Devon. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.

  3. 10 August 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 10 August 2022 in poultry at a second premises near Tiverton, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were put in place around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

  4. 9 August 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was suspected in commercial poultry on 8 August at a second premises near Cullompton, Mid Devon, Devon. Following official testing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 9 August 2022. The Temporary Control Zone has been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.

  5. 8 August 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was suspected in commercial poultry on 8 August at a second premises near Cullompton, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km Temporary Control Zone A and 10km Temporary Control Zone B were put in place around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

  6. 7 August 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 7 August 2022 in commercial poultry at a premises near Cullompton, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were put in place around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

  7. 5 August 2022

    Updated to reflect that the risk of poultry exposure to HPAI H5 in Great Britain has been reduced to low (with high uncertainty). Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 21 June 2022 in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Guestling Green, Rother, East Sussex. Following successful disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.

  8. 5 August 2022

    Updated the latest situation. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 5 August in poultry at a premises near Ashburton, Teignbridge, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  9. 28 July 2022

    Updated the latest situation section. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 27 July in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  10. 26 July 2022

    Updated the latest situation. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 15 June 2022 in non-commercial poultry at a premises near Bexhill-on-Sea, Rother, East Sussex. Following completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zones, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  11. 21 July 2022

    Updated the latest situation. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 21 July 2022 in commercial poultry at a premises near Dartington, South Hams, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were put in place around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

  12. 12 July 2022

    Following completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zones at two premises in Ludlow, Shropshire, the 3km Protection Zones have ended and the 10km Surveillance Zones have been revoked.

  13. 11 July 2022

    Updated the latest situation. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 19 May 2022 in poultry at a premises near Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire. Following completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zones, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 7 May 2022 in commercial poultry at a premises near Lowdham, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire. Following completion of disease control measures and surveillance in the zone, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  14. 8 July 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Tiverton, Devon.

  15. 7 July 2022

    Following completion of disease control measures and surveillance in the zone surrounding a premises near Lowdham, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, the 3 km Protection Zone has ended and the area becomes part of the Surveillance Zone.

  16. 6 July 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 22 April 2022 in poultry at a premises near Ilkeston, Erewash, Derbyshire. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding this premises, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  17. 21 June 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Guestling Green, Rother, East Sussex.

  18. 15 June 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 15 June 2022 in non-commercial poultry at a premises near Bexhill-on-Sea, Rother, East Sussex. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was put in place around the premises.

  19. 10 June 2022

    Updated the guidance under the 'Avian Influenza Prevention Zone' heading.

  20. 9 June 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, Devon and at premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, Devon. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding these 2 premises, the Residual Surveillance Zones around each of these premises have been revoked. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon, Devon. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding this premises, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  21. 7 June 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 7 June 2022 in commercial poultry at a second premises near Ludlow, Ludlow, Shropshire. All poultry on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has replaced the 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones put in place around the premises on 6 June 2022.

  22. 6 June 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected in birds on 6 June 2022 at a second premises near Ludlow, Ludlow, Shropshire. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Temporary Control Zone and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  23. 1 June 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 1 June 2022 in poultry at a premises near Ludlow, Ludlow, Shropshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone were put in place around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, Devon and at a second premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, Devon. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding these 2 premises, part of the 10km Surveillance Zone around each of these premises has been revoked

  24. 31 May 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at premises near Eye, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, at premises near Market Weston, West Suffolk, Suffolk, at second premises near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, at premises near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk and at premises near Elmswell, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding these premises, the 10km Surveillance Zones around each of these premises have been revoked.

  25. 31 May 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Eye, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  26. 31 May 2022

    The risk of incursion of highly pathogenic (HPAI) avian influenza H5 in wild birds in Great Britain has reduced from high to medium. Added the Island of Whalsay, Shetland Islands, to the list of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in Scotland.

  27. 26 May 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at the following premises: third premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk; second premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk and near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding these premises, the 3km Protection Zones have ended and the 10km Surveillance Zones have been revoked.

  28. 24 May 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 6 April 2022 at a premises near Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding this premises, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  29. 19 May 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed on 19 May 2022 in poultry at a premises near Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire.

  30. 19 May 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at the following premises: near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk and near Market Weston, West Suffolk, Suffolk. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding these premises, the 3km Protection Zones have ended, and the areas merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  31. 17 May 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a second premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teinbridge, Devon, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  32. 16 May 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teinbridge, Devon, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  33. 15 May 2022

    Declaration of the ending of a Protection Zone Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk made at 8pm on 11 March 2022 and the area that formed that Protection Zone becomes part of the Surveillance Zone centred on grid reference TM0604874403.

  34. 11 May 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Ilminster, South Somerset, Somerset, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  35. 10 May 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Elmswell, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  36. 7 May 2022

    HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Lowdham, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Ilminster, South Somerset, Somerset, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  37. 2 May 2022

    Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds were lifted at 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022. However, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will remain in force across the UK until further notice.

  38. 28 April 2022

    Amended the latest situation section. Added a new sentence to clarify that the lifting of the housing measures will not apply to areas in protection zones.

  39. 26 April 2022

    Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds at a premises near Fakenham, North Norfolk, Norfolk on 5 February 2022. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled zone has been revoked.

  40. 25 April 2022

    Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted across the UK from 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will remain in force across the UK until further notice, with only the housing measures component being lifted from 00:01 on 2 May 2022. Also added guidance to prepare for when you can let your birds out again.

  41. 22 April 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 22 April 2022 in poultry at a premises near Ilkeston, Erewash, Derbyshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  42. 20 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the premises near Blaydon, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  43. 14 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the premises near Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed surrounding this premises.

  44. 13 April 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 13 April 2022 in poultry at a second premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, Devon. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  45. 12 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding a premises near Bishop's Waltham, Winchester, Hampshire, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  46. 10 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Bishop's Waltham, Winchester, Hampshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  47. 8 April 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 8 April 2022 in poultry at premises near Ilminster, South Somerset, Somerset and near Eye, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around each of the premises.

  48. 7 April 2022

    Following official testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teinbridge, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has replaced the 3 and 10 Temporary Control Zones put in place around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Wooler, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.

  49. 6 April 2022

    HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire and a premises near Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone was put in place around each of the premises. HPAI H5N1 was suspected in birds at a premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teinbridge, Devon. A 3km Temporary Control Zone and 10km Temporary Control Zone was put in place around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  50. 5 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Calveley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Crewe, Cheshire East, Cheshire and a second premises near Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, the 10km Surveillance Zones have been revoked.

  51. 5 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Crewe, Cheshire East, Cheshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  52. 4 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a second premises near Tattenhall, Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  53. 2 April 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the Surveillance Zone. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  54. 31 March 2022

    Updated the guidance under the 'Stop the spread' webinars heading.

  55. 31 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Ledbury, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire, the10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  56. 30 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales the 10km Surveillance Zone in England has been revoked.

  57. 30 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a third premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk on the 30 March 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  58. 29 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  59. 29 March 2022

    Updated the guidance on the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) to allow the release of racing pigeons, doves and other Columbiformes under certain conditions.

  60. 28 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk on 28 March 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  61. 28 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding the following premises, the 10km Surveillance Zones have been revoked: near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire and second premises near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

  62. 27 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Woodbridge, Suffolk. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding two premises near North Somercotes, Lincolnshire the 10km Surveillance Zones have been revoked.

  63. 25 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected on 25 March 2022 in commercial poultry at a second premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk. All poultry on the suspect premises will be humanely culled. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises. Also updated the 'Risk level' section.

  64. 24 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding premises near Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire and ten premises near Alford, Lincolnshire, the 10km Surveillance Zones have been revoked.

  65. 24 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding two premises, near North Somercotes, Lincolnshire the 3km Protection Zones have ended and the areas merged with the Surveillance Zones.

  66. 24 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Ledbury, Herefordshire, the 3km Protection Zones has ended and the area merged with the Surveillance Zones.

  67. 22 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding premises near Alford, Lincolnshire, the 3km Protection Zones have ended and the Surveillance Zones have been revoked. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises Zone near Eton, Berkshire the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.

  68. 20 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk.

  69. 19 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a second premises near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  70. 16 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the following premises, the 3km Protection Zones have ended, and the areas have merged with the 10km Surveillance Zones: near Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire; tenth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire; near Mablethorpe, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire; sixth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

  71. 15 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding a premises near Ashleworth, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, the 10km Surveillance Zone have been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures, including the need to house birds, remain in place.

  72. 14 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Upholland, West Lancashire, Lancashire, the 3km Protection Zone and the 10km Surveillance Zone have been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  73. 12 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Lazonby, Eden, Cumbria, the 3km Protection Zone and the 10km Surveillance Zone have been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Market Weston, West Suffolk, Suffolk on the 12 March 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk on 11 March 2022 - further testing has confirmed that this was highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.

  74. 11 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.

  75. 11 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Ashleworth, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  76. 8 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the following premises, the 3km Protection Zones have ended and the Surveillance Zones have been revoked - first and second premises near Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding the premises near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, the Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  77. 6 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding a premises near Washington, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.

  78. 5 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding 8 premises, the 3km Protection Zones have ended and the Surveillance Zones have been revoked. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding 3 premises, the Surveillance Zones have been revoked.

  79. 2 March 2022

    Added 'stop the spread' webinar dates for turkey producers.

  80. 2 March 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Ross-on-Wye, Hereford & South Herefordshire, Herefordshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the Surveillance Zone has been revoked. All local restrictions have been lifted but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remains in force.

  81. 1 March 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  82. 28 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, the 3km Protection Zone declared on the 31 December 2021 has ended and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  83. 26 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Elmswell, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  84. 25 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Ledbury, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  85. 23 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial captive birds (non-poultry) at premises near Blaydon, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises. Birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled.

  86. 21 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at the premises near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed at 2 further premises in Wales. The disease control zone for the premises near Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Powys crosses the border and a 10km Surveillance Zone has been declared for the relevant area of England.

  87. 21 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected on 21 February in commercial poultry at a premises near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire. All poultry on the suspect premises will be humanely culled. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  88. 20 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the 10km Surveillance Zone declared around a premises near Poulton le Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire has been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed around the premises but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  89. 19 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the 10km Surveillance Zone declared surrounding the following premises have been revoked: second premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire. Local movement restrictions have now been removed around the premises but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  90. 17 February 2022

    The 10km Surveillance Zone declared surrounding the premises near Middleton-in-Teesdale, Durham has been revoked.

  91. 17 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the 3km Protection Zone declared surrounding the premises near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, Durham has ended and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone. A 10km Surveillance Zone remains in force surrounding this premises.

  92. 17 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the 3km Protection Zone declared surrounding the premises near Poulton le Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire has ended and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone. A 10km Surveillance Zone remains in force surrounding this premises.

  93. 14 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone around two premises near Willington, Derbyshire, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  94. 14 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Wooler, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland on 14 February 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises.

  95. 13 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around two premises near Willington, Derbyshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone,

  96. 11 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone around the premises near Buckfastleigh,Teignbridge, Devon, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has now been revoked.

  97. 9 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland on 9 February 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance have been declared around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around the the premises near Watlington, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, declared on 28 December 2021 the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has now been revoked.

  98. 9 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around the following premises, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has now been revoked: near Market Bosworth, Hinckley & Bosworth, Leicestershire and near Wem, North Shropshire, Shropshire. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone around the premises near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has now been revoked.

  99. 7 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around the following premises, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone: Premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and second premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire.

  100. 6 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around the premises near Richmond, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, declared on the 3 December 2021, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has now been revoked.

  101. 5 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Fakenham, North Norfolk, Norfolk on 5 February 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  102. 5 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around the premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire, declared on the 30 December 2021, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has now been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  103. 4 February 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Bishop's Waltham, Winchester, Hampshire on 4 February 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled.

  104. 4 February 2022

    Added information about new dates released for Defra's 'stop the spread' webinars.

  105. 4 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around 4 premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire, the 10km Surveillance Zone declared on the 3 February 2022 has now been revoked.

  106. 3 February 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around 4 premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire, the 3km Protection Zone declared has ended and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  107. 31 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the premises near Aspatria, Allerdale, Cumbria, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  108. 29 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has now been revoked. Also surrounding a premises near Tutbury, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire, the 10km Surveillance Zone has now been revoked.

  109. 28 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Ashleworth, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire and a premises near Calveley, Cheshire East, Cheshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  110. 28 January 2022

    Following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza based on the clinical picture in commercial poultry at a premises near Calveley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England a case of slaughter on suspicion had been confirmed on 28 January 2022. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place surrounding the premises.

  111. 26 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Sudbury, Babergh, Suffolk, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked. In a separate case, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire on 26 January 2022. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  112. 25 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding a premises near Clifford, Hereford and South Herefordshire, Herefordshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  113. 25 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones around a premises near Tutbury, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  114. 25 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at premises near Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  115. 24 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the premises near Newent, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  116. 22 January 2022

    Updated the latest situation. Following official testing highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Crewe, Cheshire East, Cheshire on 22 January 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  117. 21 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the eighth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, the 3km Protection has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  118. 21 January 2022

    Following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza based on the clinical picture in commercial poultry at a premises near Crewe, Cheshire East, Cheshire, a case of slaughter on suspicion was confirmed on 21 January 2022. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place surrounding the premises.

  119. 20 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in birds at a premises near Ross-on-Wye, Hereford and South Herefordshire, Herefordshire.

  120. 20 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the premises near Sudbury, Babergh, South Suffolk, the 3km Protection has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  121. 18 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zones surrounding the premises near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, the 3km Protection has ended, and the area has merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  122. 18 January 2022

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the disease control zone surrounding the premises near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, the 10km Surveillance Zone surrounding this premises that extended into England, has now been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  123. 16 January 2022

    Revocation of the avian influenza Surveillance Zone, near Annan, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

  124. 14 January 2022

    Updated the 'Latest situation' section with information about revocation of a Surveillance Zone Near Leominster, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire.

  125. 13 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at premises near Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire and at a second premises near Tattenhall, Cheshire West and Chester. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  126. 11 January 2022

    Updated the advice to the public section.

  127. 10 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a second premises near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  128. 9 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected in commercial poultry at a premises near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  129. 7 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a non-commercial premises near Upholland, West Lancashire, Lancashire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  130. 7 January 2022

    Updated the 'Latest situation' section with information and links to register for Defra's 'stop the spread' webinars.

  131. 5 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected on 5 January 2022 in poultry at a premises near North Somercotes, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Following official testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on this premises on 5 January 2022. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  132. 5 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected on 5 January 2022 in poultry at a premises near North Somercotes, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  133. 4 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Lazonby, Eden, Cumbria. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises. Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Silecroft, Copeland, Cumbria on 21 November 2021. Following successful completion of disease control activities within the zones, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.

  134. 3 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on 3 January 2022 in birds at a tenth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  135. 2 January 2022

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds at a premises near Eton, Windsor & Maidenhead, Berkshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  136. 31 December 2021

    The 3km Protection Zones declared around premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire have ended and the areas that formed the Protection Zone now form part of the Surveillance Zone.

  137. 31 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at premises near Mablethorpe, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire and near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  138. 30 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a non-commercial flock of birds at a premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  139. 29 December 2021

    The Surveillance Zones around premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire and near Salwick, Fylde, Lancashire have been revoked.

  140. 28 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near North Somercotes, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire and near Watlington, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  141. 24 December 2021

    3km Protection Zone has ended and the 10km Surveillance Zone surrounding a premises at Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk has been revoked.

  142. 24 December 2021

    Updated biosecurity posters for chicken, turkey, duck, geese and game bird keepers.

  143. 22 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in non-commercial birds at a second premises near Helsby, Cheshire and in captive birds (non-poultry) at a premises near Near Buckfastleigh, Devon.

  144. 20 December 2021

    Updated to reflect a revocation of the Surveillance Zone near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  145. 20 December 2021

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the 3km Protection Zone surrounding a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ended on 20 December 2021. The area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone surrounding this premises.

  146. 18 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in poultry at a ninth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire and at a premises near Helsby, Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  147. 17 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at an eighth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Protection and Surveillance zones have been put in place. In a different case, avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex on the 11 November 2021. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the 3km Protection Zone has ended and 10km Surveillance Zone declared on 12 December 2021 has now been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  148. 16 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a sixth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, at a ninth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, and at a seventh premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  149. 16 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds near Market Bosworth, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  150. 15 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Wem, North Shropshire, Shropshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around each of the premises.

  151. 14 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a fourth and fifth premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire and at a second premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  152. 14 December 2021

    How to register for Defra's 'stop the spread' webinars.

  153. 14 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, Durham. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  154. 12 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in birds at second and third premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

  155. 11 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in birds at second premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire and at a premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Avian influenza H5N1 confirmed in birds at a premises near Washington, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.

  156. 10 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 confirmed in birds at premises near Clifford, Hereford and South Herefordshire, Herefordshire and at premises near Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire.

  157. 9 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Aspatria, Allerdale, Cumbria and a premises near Annan, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around each of the premises.

  158. 8 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in birds at an eighth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and at a premises near Sudbury, Babergh, South Suffolk.

  159. 7 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in birds at premises near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, at a fourth premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire, premises in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone and premises in Broughshane, County Antrim.

  160. 6 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in poultry at a third premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire.

  161. 5 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in birds at a seventh premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and at a premises near Newent, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

  162. 3 December 2021

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at premises near Richmond, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, near Crickhowell, Powys, Wales and near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

  163. 3 December 2021

    Revocation of the Surveillance Zone near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales.

  164. 2 December 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Leominster, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire; a premises near Tutbury, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire and a sixth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around each of the premises.

  165. 30 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a second premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire on the 30 November 2021. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  166. 29 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that housing measures have come into force across the UK.

  167. 28 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a fifth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire on the 28 November 2021.

  168. 27 November 2021

    Following completion of disease control activities and additional surveillance at the premises near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire, the Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone B has been revoked. All other restrictions, including Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remain in force. ¶

  169. 26 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a fourth premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the premises.

  170. 26 November 2021

    Further testing has confirmed that the avian influenza strain in birds at the premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire as highly pathogenic (HPAI H5N1). The Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone around the premises.

  171. 26 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that following completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the 3km Protection Zone declared surrounding a premises near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales was revoked on 26 November 2021 and the areas merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone for the relevant areas of Wales and England.

  172. 26 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain in this case. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises.

  173. 25 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a third premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and at a premises near Poulton le Flyde, Wyre, Lancashire.

  174. 25 November 2021

    Updated the biosecurity guidance document and biosecurity self-assessment checklist.

  175. 25 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, Leicestershire. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises.

  176. 24 November 2021

    Added further details of the measures that will apply in the AIPZ in England from 00:01 on 29 November 2021.

  177. 24 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that new housing measures will come into force at 00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021. This means that it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of the disease.

  178. 24 November 2021

    Further testing has confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) in birds at 3 premises: 2 premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and a second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around each of the premises.

  179. 22 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a second premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and at a second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around each of the premises. Further testing has also confirmed that avian influenza in birds at a premises near Wells-next-the-sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk is a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises.

  180. 21 November 2021

    Added new avian influenza prevention zone declaration with additional housing measures for parts of North Yorkshire (the districts of Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire). Updated latest situation: avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Wells-next-the-sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk and at a premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises. Further testing has also confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) in birds at a premises near North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex and at a premises near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire. 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises.

  181. 21 November 2021

    Updated latest situation: avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near North Fambridge, Maldon, Essex. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises. Further testing has also confirmed that avian influenza in birds at a premises near Silecroft, Copeland, Cumbria is a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises.

  182. 20 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Mouldsworth, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises.

  183. 19 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in birds at a premises near Silecroft, Copeland, Cumbria. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises. Further testing has also confirmed that avian influenza in birds at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises.

  184. 19 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises. Further testing has also confirmed that avian influenza in birds at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire is a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). The Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone.

  185. 17 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that further testing has confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) in birds at a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire. 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises. Avian influenza H5N1 was also confirmed in birds at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place around the premises.

  186. 16 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises.

  187. 15 November 2021

    Added link to avian influenza and game birds guidance on the Game Farmers Association website.

  188. 14 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that further testing has confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) at premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire and premises near Salwick, Fylde, Lancashire. 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place surrounding these premises. Issued general licence for the movement of samples for salmonella testing from premises in the Protection Zone or Surveillance Zone.

  189. 13 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises.

  190. 12 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Salwick, Fylde, Lancashire, England. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises.

  191. 12 November 2021

    Further testing has now confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) at premises near Frinton-on-sea, Tendring, Essex, England. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place surrounding the premises.

  192. 11 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Tendring, Essex, England. Further testing is underway to confirm the pathogenicity of the strain. 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zones have been put in place surrounding the premises. Also updated the AIPZ section.

  193. 10 November 2021

    Updated guidance to reflect that the UK is no longer free from avian influenza under the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) rules.

  194. 8 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that the case of avian influenza H5N1 confirmed at a premises near Alcester, Bidford, Warwickshire to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) after further testing.

  195. 7 November 2021

    Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in a small poultry unit at a premises near Alcester, Bidford, Warwickshire.

  196. 5 November 2021

    Updated to reflect changes to the bird gatherings general licence. From 8 November 2021 no gatherings of poultry, galliforme birds or anseriforme birds are permitted.

  197. 5 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that the case of avian influenza in the Angus constituency in Scotland to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) after further testing.

  198. 4 November 2021

    Added links to guidance on avian influenza cases and disease control zones in England. Moved the movement controls and licences details for England cases to this guidance.

  199. 3 November 2021

    Updated guidance to reflect that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across Great Britain. A case of avian influenza H5N1 has also been confirmed in birds at a premises in the Angus constituency in Scotland.

  200. 2 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that further testing has confirmed a case of H5N1 Avian Influenza at a premises near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1).

  201. 1 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that a case of H5N1 Avian Influenza has been confirmed at a premises near Wrexham, Wales.

  202. 1 November 2021

    Updated to reflect that the 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been amended and 3km and 10km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zones have been declared around the rescue centre near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire.

  203. 29 October 2021

    Updated the 'Trade, import and export issues' section to reflect that the UK retains its World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) disease free status.

  204. 29 October 2021

    Updated the meat from poultry within a Protection Zone in England general licences.

  205. 28 October 2021

    Added details on general and specific licensing for Protection and Surveillance Zones in the movement controls and licences section including application requesting exemption from restrictions (EXD100) form.

  206. 27 October 2021

    Updated to reflect that further testing has confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1) at a rescue centre near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire. The 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection and a 10km Surveillance Zone around the premises. Added section of risk levels.

  207. 26 October 2021

    Updated to reflect that a new case of avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a rescue centre near Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire.

  208. 15 October 2021

    Updated the section on 'How to spot avian influenza'.

  209. 8 September 2021

    Updated the section on 'Meat from poultry within a Protection Zone in England'.

  210. 3 September 2021

    Updated to reflect that the UK is now free from avian influenza.

  211. 9 June 2021

    Updated Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone guidance document

  212. 15 May 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been lifted.

  213. 14 May 2021

    Updated to reflect that the risk of avian influenza in poultry has now been reduced to 'low'.

  214. 1 May 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Surveillance Zone surrounding the premises near Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire was revoked. Local movement restrictions have been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  215. 22 April 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Protection Zone surrounding the premises near Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire has been revoked and the area merged with the respective Surveillance Zone.

  216. 21 April 2021

    Updated to reflect that certain bird gatherings can take place in GB provided you notify the APHA and you meet the requirements of the General Licence.

  217. 2 April 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in 2 captive peregrine falcons at a private residential premises near Skelmersdale, West Lancashire on 31 March 2021. Further testing has confirmed this to be Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N8).

  218. 1 April 2021

    Updated the 'Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds' publication and biosecurity checklist.

  219. 31 March 2021

    Updated the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) declaration and changes to the avian influenza risk levels.

  220. 30 March 2021

    Replaced the 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone' document.

  221. 30 March 2021

    Updated the latest situation section to reflect the housing measures component of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will still be lifted at 11:59 pm on 31 March 2021.

  222. 29 March 2021

    Updated to reflect that after further laboratory testing, the case of avian influenza H5N8 in broiler chickens at a commercial premises near Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire has been confirmed as a highly pathogenic strain. A 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.

  223. 28 March 2021

    Updated to reflect that after further laboratory testing, the case of avian influenza (H5N3) in turkey breeders near Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester, has been confirmed as a low pathogenic strain. A 1km Temporary Movement Restriction Zone has been replaced with a 1km low pathogenic avian influenza Restricted Zone.

  224. 27 March 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) was confirmed in broiler chickens at a commercial premises near Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone has been declared around the premises.

  225. 26 March 2021

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N3 was confirmed in turkey breeders near Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester. A 1km Temporary Movement Restriction Zone has been declared around the premises.

  226. 23 March 2021

    Updated the 'How to prepare for when your free-range birds can be let outside again' guidance document.

  227. 19 March 2021

    Updated to reflect that the risk of avian influenza has reduced to 'medium' and housing restrictions end on 31 March 2021.

  228. 15 March 2021

    Added information around H5N8 influenza of avian origin being detected in 3 seals and a fox that died at a wildlife rehabilitation centre in England.

  229. 11 March 2021

    Updated the Public Health England advice on the 'risk level' and 'advice to the public' sections.

  230. 11 March 2021

    The Surveillance Zone around a premises near Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland has been revoked.

  231. 2 March 2021

    Uploaded General licence for the movement of mammals, except equines, on foot from and returning to the same premises in the Protection or Surveillance Zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept

  232. 2 March 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Protection Zone surrounding the premises near Redcar has been revoked and the area merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  233. 1 March 2021

    Added general licence EXD 296(HPAI)(E) for the movement of captive birds, other than poultry, from a premises located in an area free of restrictions or in an AIPZ to a premises located within a Surveillance or Protection Zone in England.

  234. 16 February 2021

    Updated the guidance under the 'Bird fairs, markets, shows and other gatherings' and 'Pigeons or birds of prey' headings.

  235. 12 February 2021

    Updated the 'Cases in Scotland' section following confirmation of an additional case of avian influenza in Scotland.

  236. 10 February 2021

    Updated Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone guidance

  237. 8 February 2021

    Updated to reflect that after further laboratory testing, the case of avian influenza near Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, has been confirmed as a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N8). A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the premises.

  238. 6 February 2021

    Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) was confirmed in laying chickens at a small commercial premises near Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland on 6 February 2021.

  239. 5 February 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Surveillance Zone around a premises near Watton, Breckland, Norfolk has been revoked.

  240. 1 February 2021

    Updated the 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone' guidance.

  241. 30 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the Surveillance Zone around a premises near Exmouth, West Devon, Devonhas been revoked.

  242. 28 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Surveillance Zone around a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk has been revoked. Added section on case in Wales.

  243. 27 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Protection Zone surrounding the premises near Watton, Breckland, Norfolk have been revoked and the areas merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  244. 23 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Surveillance Zone declared on 19 January around the second premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk has been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  245. 22 January 2021

    Updated the 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone' guidance.

  246. 21 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Protection Zone surrounding the premises near Exmouth, East Devon, Devon have been revoked and the areas merged with the Surveillance Zone. Added section on cases in Northern Ireland.

  247. 20 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Surveillance Zone around a premises near Gillingham, North Dorset, Dorset has been revoked.

  248. 19 January 2021

    Added the general licence for the movement of horses for the purpose of exercise from a premises in the Surveillance Zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept. Updated the rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone. The Protection Zones surrounding both the second and third premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk have been revoked and the Surveillance Zone around a premises near Hawes in North Yorkshire has been revoked.

  249. 19 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the surveillance zone near Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire has been revoked.

  250. 17 January 2021

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones, the Surveillance Zone declared on 8 January around a premises near Willington in South Derbyshire has been revoked.

  251. 16 January 2021

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance, the Surveillance Zone declared on 9 January around a premises near Attleborough in Norfolk and the Surveillance Zone declared on 10 January around a premises near King's Lynn in Norfolk have both been revoked.

  252. 15 January 2021

    Updated the 'Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds' guidance document.

  253. 11 January 2021

    The Protection Zone declared on 19 December around a premises near Gillingham in Dorset has been revoked and the areas merged with the Surveillance Zone. Updated the rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone guide.

  254. 10 January 2021

    The Protection Zone declared on 22 December around a premises near Hawes in North Yorkshire and the Protection Zone declared on 5 December around a premises near King's Lynn in Norfolk have been revoked and the areas merged with the Surveillance Zones.

  255. 9 January 2021

    The Protection Zone declared on 4 December 2020 around the first premises near Attleborough in Norfolk has been revoked and the area merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  256. 9 January 2021

    The Protection Zone declared on 15 December 2020 around a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire was revoked on 8 January 2021 and the area merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  257. 8 January 2021

    Updated the guidance on 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone'.

  258. 7 January 2021

    Updated to reflect that the Surveillance Zones declared around 2 premises near Northallerton in North Yorkshire have been revoked. Local movement restrictions have been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) measures remain in place.

  259. 6 January 2021

    Replaced the 'General licence for the movement of mammals from or to premises in the Protection or Surveillance Zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept (EXD247(HPAI)(EW))'.

  260. 31 December 2020

    Updated rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone.

  261. 29 December 2020

    Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N8 has been confirmed in backyard poultry at a premises near Exmouth, East Devon, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been declared around the premises. Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the Protection Zones declared on 29 November and 3 December around two premises near Northallerton in North Yorkshire has been revoked and the area merged with the Surveillance Zone.

  262. 29 December 2020

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 has been confirmed in rearing ducks at a premises near Watton, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3.4km Protection Zone and 10.4km Surveillance Zone has been declared around the premises. Further testing has also confirmed highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N8) in a captive bird (non-poultry) premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk confirmed on 26 December. The Temporary Control Zone has been revoked and a 3km Protection Zone and 10km Temporary Control Surveillance Zone has been declared around the premises.

  263. 26 December 2020

    Declaration of a Temporary Control Zone (H5N8 Avian Influenza) - near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk.

  264. 25 December 2020

    Revocation of the avian influenza Surveillance Zone in Leicestershire centred on grid reference SK7723021404.

  265. 24 December 2020

    Updated rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone.

  266. 23 December 2020

    Updated the 'Avian Influenza Prevention Zone' section - added guidance on biosecurity and housing requirements for chicken, turkey, duck, geese and game birds keepers.

  267. 23 December 2020

    Made changes to the 'Wild birds' section.

  268. 22 December 2020

    Updated the 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone' guidance.

  269. 22 December 2020

    Update: Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens near Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire.

  270. 21 December 2020

    Updated the 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone' guidance.

  271. 20 December 2020

    Updated the latest situation section - Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in a commercial duck breeding premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk.

  272. 19 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in backyard poultry near Gillingham, North Dorset, Dorset and Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) was confirmed in a commercial duck breeding premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk.

  273. 18 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that following successful completion of disease control activities within the zones, the Surveillance Zone near Leominster, Herefordshire declared on 9 December 2020 and the Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone declared on the 23 November 2020 have now been revoked.

  274. 17 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens near Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire.

  275. 17 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that the 3km Protection Zone in Leicestershire declared on the 23 November 2020 has been revoked and the area that formed that Protection Zone has become part of the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  276. 17 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that the Restricted Zone near Deal, Kent declared on 2 November 2020 has now been revoked.

  277. 16 December 2020

    Updated the guidance under the 'Pigeons or birds of prey' heading.

  278. 15 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 has been confirmed in captive birds and poultry at a premises near Willington, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire.

  279. 14 December 2020

    Updated to reflect that additional housing measures have come into force.

  280. 14 December 2020

    Updated the 'Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds' guidance and the 'Biosecurity self-assessment checklist'.

  281. 13 December 2020

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in captive birds (non-poultry premises) in a wild bird rescue near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire on the 13 December 2020.

  282. 11 December 2020

    Added Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declaration (includes housing measures) which comes into force from 14 December 2020 until further notice.

  283. 11 December 2020

    Added general licence for the movement of poultry by products and hatching eggs for disposal from premises in a Protection or Surveillance Zone (EXD389 (HPAI)(EW)).

  284. 9 December 2020

    The 3km Protection Zone declared at 12.00 on 12 November 2020 around a premises near Leominster in Herefordshire has been revoked. The area that formed that Protection Zone has now been replaced by a Surveillance Zone.

  285. 8 December 2020

    Updated the rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone.

  286. 7 December 2020

    Updated the general licence for the movement of table eggs into, within or out of a Protection or Surveillance Zone in England or Wales (EXD243(AI)(EW)) and the rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone with details of new IPs and dates.

  287. 6 December 2020

    Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone, the Surveillance Zone declared on 27 November 2020 around the premises near Frodsham in Cheshire has now been revoked. Local movement restrictions have now been removed but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone measures remain in place.

  288. 5 December 2020

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 has been confirmed in rearing turkeys at a premises near King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.

  289. 4 December 2020

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 was confirmed in rearing turkeys at a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk on the 4 December 2020. A 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.

  290. 3 December 2020

    Updates to reflect new housing measures which come into force at 12:01am on the 14 December 2020.

  291. 3 December 2020

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 has been confirmed in rearing turkeys at a premises near Northallerton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zone has been put in place around the infected premises.

  292. 3 December 2020

    Updated biosecurity guidance.

  293. 2 December 2020

    Updated the general licence for the spreading on premises or movement of used poultry litter, poultry manure and poultry slurry originating from premises in a Protection Zone or a Surveillance Zone in England or Wales (EXD353(HPAI)(EW)).

  294. 1 December 2020

    Declaration of a Temporary Control Zone (Avian Influenza) - near Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

  295. 1 December 2020

    Updated the rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone guidance with details of the new zones and dates.

  296. 29 November 2020

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 has been confirmed in rearing turkeys at a premises near Northallerton, North Yorkshire .A 3km Protection and 10km Temporary Zone has been put in place around the infected premises

  297. 28 November 2020

    Avian influenza H5N8 confirmed in rearing turkeys at a premises near Northallerton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire.

  298. 27 November 2020

    Updated the content under the 'wild birds' heading.

  299. 27 November 2020

    Updated the general licence for the movement of poultry carcases for disposal from premises in a Protection Zone in England or Wales (EXD339(HPAI)(EW)).

  300. 27 November 2020

    Updated to reflect the 3km Protection Zone in Cheshire declared on the 3 November 2020 has been revoked and has become part of the 10km Surveillance Zone.

  301. 27 November 2020

    Updated the 'Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds' guidance document.

  302. 26 November 2020

    Updated the wild birds list in the latest situation section.

  303. 25 November 2020

    Changed the format of the biosecurity self-assessment checklist.

  304. 24 November 2020

    Updated the 'Rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone' guidance document.

  305. 23 November 2020

    Updated to reflect that further testing has confirmed avian influenza H5N8 in poultry and captive birds at a premises near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire as a highly pathogenic strain.

  306. 23 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section - following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 in captive birds at a wetland centre near Stroud in Gloucestershire a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the site.

  307. 23 November 2020

    Added general licence for the movement of mammals from or to premises in the Protection or Surveillance Zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept (EXD247(HPAI)(EW)).

  308. 21 November 2020

    Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been confirmed in poultry and captive birds at a premises near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

  309. 20 November 2020

    Updated the biosecurity guidance for bird keepers and published a new biosecurity self-assessment checklist.

  310. 19 November 2020

    Updated the latest news section - Avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been confirmed in captive birds at a non-poultry premises near Stroud in Gloucestershire.

  311. 19 November 2020

    Updated the wild birds section following further findings of avian influenza in wild birds.

  312. 18 November 2020

    Added further general licences under the 'Licencing for Protection and Surveillance Zones' heading.

  313. 16 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section - further wild birds have tested positive for avian influenza H5N8.

  314. 13 November 2020

    Updated the rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed game birds originating in the Protection Zone guidance.

  315. 13 November 2020

    Updated the wild birds paragraph in the latest situation section.

  316. 12 November 2020

    Added the general licence for the movement of samples for salmonella testing from premises in the Protection Zone or Surveillance Zone.

  317. 12 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation and movement controls and licences section: Confirmed the case of avian influenza H5N8 in broiler breeder chickens near Leominster in Herefordshire to be a highly pathogenic strain. 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have now been put in place.

  318. 11 November 2020

    Updated to reflect that bird gatherings are currently not allowed to take place across England.

  319. 11 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section - an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of England.

  320. 11 November 2020

    Updated to reflect a further case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 in broiler breeder chickens near Leominster in Herefordshire.

  321. 10 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section - avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 has been found in 3 wild geese (1 Canada Goose and 2 Greylag Geese) near Stroud, Gloucestershire.

  322. 10 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section to reflect that avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 has been found in wild geese (Canada Geese and a Greylag Goose) near Stroud, Gloucestershire.

  323. 6 November 2020

    Updated the movement controls and licences with information on general licences.

  324. 6 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section to reflect that the risk level for avian influenza incursion in wild birds in GB has been raised to high.

  325. 5 November 2020

    Minor update to the 'Advice for the public' section.

  326. 4 November 2020

    Updated the movement controls and licencing section.

  327. 3 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section to reflect that a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have now been put in place around the infected premises near Frodsham, Cheshire.

  328. 2 November 2020

    Updated to reflect that avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed at a premises near Frodsham in Cheshire.

  329. 2 November 2020

    Updated guidance under the 'Movement controls and licences' heading around movement licences.

  330. 2 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation section. Low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) of the H5N2 strain has been confirmed at a small commercial premises near Deal in Kent.

  331. 2 November 2020

    Updated the information under the movement controls heading.

  332. 1 November 2020

    Added a link to the interactive map.

  333. 1 November 2020

    Updated the latest situation content following testing at a small commercial poultry premises near Deal, Kent.

  334. 22 October 2020

    Updated the latest situation section to reflect there's a medium risk of bird flu occurring in wild birds in the UK.

  335. 13 October 2020

    Updated the latest situation section to reflect that there is an increased risk of AI from migrating birds in winter.

  336. 15 June 2020

    Updated to reflect that the UK has now declared itself free from avian influenza.

  337. 19 May 2020

    Updated the latest situation as it was out of date. The current risk of bird flu occurring in the UK is low.

  338. 15 May 2020

    Updated the Do you keep chickens, ducks, geese… Help protect your birds from the risk of bird flu leaflet as the link on tip 4 was out of date. You should register birds at www.gov.uk/guidance/poultry-registration.

  339. 1 April 2020

    Updated the Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds document: Minor editorial changes including amendments to general biosecurity subsections and "Protecting your birds" paragraph.

  340. 19 February 2020

    Minor change to latest situation section to indicate that outbreaks of HPAI have been found in poultry and wild birds in several countries across Europe.

  341. 9 January 2020

    Updated the trade and export section after the restrictions on the confirmed case in mid-Suffolk have been lifted.

  342. 8 January 2020

    Updated to include the declaration revoking the restricted zone around a premises in mid-Suffolk.

  343. 18 December 2019

    Updated the case in Mid Suffolk, 10 December 2019 to include contact details for licensing queries on movements into, within or out of the zone.

  344. 12 December 2019

    Updated the guidance under the 'Trade, import and export issues' heading.

  345. 12 December 2019

    Updated as the strain of outbreak has now been confirmed as Low pathogenic avian influenza H5N3.

  346. 11 December 2019

    Minor restructure of the page and updates to content following the outbreak of LPAI in Mid Suffolk. Also minor amendment to the welsh translation of the page and update to reflect that this translation will not be updated during the outbreak.

  347. 10 December 2019

    Updated to reflect that low pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in broiler breeder chickens at a commercial farm in Mid Suffolk.

  348. 8 October 2019

    Updated the latest situation to reflect that there is an increased risk of AI from migrating birds in winter.

  349. 29 August 2019

    Link to disease alerts service updated

  350. 26 April 2019

    Amended the Bird fairs, markets, shows and other gatherings sections to clarify the requirement for a signed declaration and latest situation.

  351. 13 December 2018

    Welsh language page now available

  352. 29 November 2018

    Updated the link for the interactive map to https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d.

  353. 28 November 2018

    Added a link to the rationale for deciding Higher Risk Areas.

  354. 27 November 2018

    Guidance on the Higher Risk Areas in Great Britain added.

  355. 18 October 2018

    Contact details to report a notifiable disease updated

  356. 25 May 2018

    Avian flu Prevention Zone n longer in force - it has been revoked (ended) today.

  357. 19 March 2018

    Added a link to photos of clinical signs of avian influenza.

  358. 25 January 2018

    Prevention Zone now also in force in Wales; we've added a link.

  359. 22 January 2018

    Edited the section, trade, import and export issues: there is no reason why trade should be affected following the findings of bird flu in wild birds in January 2018.

  360. 18 January 2018

    Bird keepers in the whole of England are now required to take specific precautions because a Prevention Zone has now been put in place across the country.

  361. 15 January 2018

    Prevention Zone section updated with a link to the Rapid Risk Assessment on the H5N6 cases in wild birds in Dorset.

  362. 12 January 2018

    We have declared a Prevention Zone in areas of South Dorset - imposing requirements on all bird keepers - after bird flu has been found in wild birds in that area.

  363. 14 November 2017

    Routine editorial update to reflect the current risk of bird flu as winter approaches, also specific advice for keepers of gamebirds.

  364. 13 September 2017

    Updated because the UK has declared itself officially free from highly pathogenic avian influenza. We have also removed legal documents specifically related to the outbreak December 2016 and June 2017.

  365. 1 September 2017

    Biosecurity advice updated, and new one-page leaflet added.

  366. 17 July 2017

    Added link to national epidemiology report on cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 between between April and May 2017.

  367. 5 July 2017

    Final Surveillance Zone restrictions removed in the case near Diss, South Norfolk.

  368. 26 June 2017

    In the case near Diss, South Norfolk, the 3km PZ has now been merged with the 10km SZ.

  369. 16 June 2017

    Added a link to national epidemiology report on cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 between December 2016 and March 2017 under the 'movement controls and licences' heading.

  370. 14 June 2017

    Updated because the Prevention Zone is no longer in place in certain areas of Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside.

  371. 7 June 2017

    Final Surveillance Zone restrictions removed in the 2 cases near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire. Prevention Zone restrictions remain in force across GB.

  372. 5 June 2017

    Routine update of information about meat from poultry within a Protection Zone.

  373. 3 June 2017

    Updated with information about confirmed case near Diss, South Norfolk

  374. 29 May 2017

    Updated to reflect changes in relation to the 2 cases near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire: in each case the 3km PZ has been merged with the 10km SZ. We've also updated the biosecurity advice document.

  375. 17 May 2017

    Updated version of the backyard flocks leaflet published.

  376. 16 May 2017

    Updated advice leaflet for keepers of small 'backyard flocks'.

  377. 15 May 2017

    Updated with details of the new Prevention Zone and bird gathering rules from 15 May 2017.

  378. 11 May 2017

    Updated with plans to lift the Prevention Zone, and ban on gatherings, across England from 15 May, except in certain areas of Lancashire and Cumbria (where controls will remain).

  379. 9 May 2017

    Routine update of information about meat from poultry within a Protection Zone.

  380. 8 May 2017

    Routine update of information about meat from poultry within a Protection Zone.

  381. 6 May 2017

    Updated with information about a further confirmed case in a backyard flock of poultry near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire.

  382. 4 May 2017

    Updated with information about confirmed case near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire.

  383. 28 April 2017

    Updated following the announcement that the Prevention Zone, and the ban on poultry gatherings, will be lifted on 15 May 2017.

  384. 13 April 2017

    We have updated the information on the rules from 13 April 2017.

  385. 10 April 2017

    The Prevention Zone rules will change from 13 April 2017: keepers will no longer be required to house poultry or have total range netting in place in Higher Risk Areas of England, but they will continue to be required to follow our detailed requirements on strict biosecurity.

  386. 7 April 2017

    Updated to add a link to advice on the welfare of housed birds, in the 'latest' section.

  387. 4 April 2017

    Routine update of information about meat from poultry within a Protection Zone.

  388. 31 March 2017

    Updated the advice document, "biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds"

  389. 29 March 2017

    Final Surveillance Zone restrictions removed in the case near Haltwhistle, Northumberland. Prevention Zone restrictions remain in force across GB.

  390. 20 March 2017

    Restrictions have been removed from around a premises near Redgrave, mid-Suffolk, and the Protection Zone has been merged with the Surveillance Zone for the case near Haltwhistle, Northumberland.

  391. 16 March 2017

    Final Surveillance Zone restrictions removed in the case near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.

  392. 14 March 2017

    The 3km Protection Zone around the poultry premises near Redgrave, mid-Suffolk has been merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone

  393. 7 March 2017

    Updated because of removal of the Protection Zone restrictions at the third site near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.

  394. 3 March 2017

    Following investigations into the case of H5N8 near Redgrave in Suffolk, we've detected the virus at a further separate premises and have confirmed that proactive culling of birds will take place. We've also added an updated link to guidance on bird flu and gamebirds.

  395. 3 March 2017

    Updated because of removal of the final Surveillance Zone restrictions near Boston, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

  396. 1 March 2017

    Updated the document covering rules on meat produced from poultry and farmed birds originating in PZs, with list of dates

  397. 1 March 2017

    Updated because of removal of the final Surveillance Zone restrictions at two of the sites near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.

  398. 28 February 2017

    Letter from Chief Vet to registered poultry keepers about the new rules added.

  399. 28 February 2017

    New rules from 28 February are now in force; we have published an updated leaflet for keepers of backyard flocks and there's an updated legal declaration.

  400. 27 February 2017

    Updated information on free range eggs and poultry.

  401. 27 February 2017

    Updated because of removal of the Protection Zone restrictions at two of the sites near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.

  402. 24 February 2017

    Updated with details of a new case confirmed at a farm near Haltwhistle, Northumberland.

  403. 24 February 2017

    Updated rules for all poultry keepers under the Prevention Zone from 28 February.

  404. 22 February 2017

    Updated as the PZ restrictions have now been lifted on the 26 January case near Boston, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (SZ restrictions remain in place).

  405. 20 February 2017

    Updated because the remaining Surveillance Zone restrictions around the case near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (on which disease was confirmed on 16 January 2017) were removed from 00:01.

  406. 17 February 2017

    We have published information about the background to the proposed Higher Risk Areas from 28 February 2017.

  407. 16 February 2017

    Updated information about meat from poultry within a Protection Zone, including one extra general licence.

  408. 14 February 2017

    Updated with declaration confirming the case near Redgrave, mid-Suffolk. We've also added a link to Welsh Government plans from 28 February 2017.

  409. 13 February 2017

    Updated after a 10km Temporary Control Zone was imposed around a poultry premises near Redgrave, mid-Suffolk.

  410. 11 February 2017

    Updated as the PZ restrictions have now been lifted on the 16 January case near Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (SZ restrictions remain in place). We've also updated General Licences EXD243 and EXD353.

  411. 9 February 2017

    Added a link to arrangements in Scotland after 28 February 2017.

  412. 9 February 2017

    Updated after removal of the Surveillance Zone restrictions in the Settle, North Yorkshire case.

  413. 8 February 2017

    Updated with guidance about plans for Prevention Zone controls in England from 28 February 2017.

  414. 6 February 2017

    Minor update following lifting of the SZ restrictions on the case in Wales on 4 February (details are available on the Welsh Government website).

  415. 2 February 2017

    Updated to reflect a further proactive cull of about 280 birds at a further linked premises nearby to one of the cases near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.

  416. 31 January 2017

    Updated to reflect changes in relation to the case near Settle, Yorkshire: the 3km PZ has been merged with the 10km SZ.

  417. 30 January 2017

    Updated to reflect the 3rd case confirmed near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire. New general licence added for movement of mammals from or to premises in the PZ or SZ where poultry or other captive birds are kept.

  418. 30 January 2017

    Updated to reflect additional proactive culling of birds at the case identified on 27 January.

  419. 27 January 2017

    Updated to reflect today's case in a flock of pheasants at a farm near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire, together with editorial changes to make it easier to find information about current cases.

  420. 26 January 2017

    Updated to cover the new case Boston, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

  421. 24 January 2017

    Updated to reflect a new confirmed case in Lancashire.

  422. 18 January 2017

    We've published an updated version of our detailed advice about how to house your birds and keep them separate from wild birds, and about extra biosecurity measures.

  423. 18 January 2017

    Updated following lifting of the 10km Surveillance Zone (SZ) around the infected premises confirmed on 16 December 2016 near Louth, East Lindsey in Lincolnshire. However, the Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone for the new case declared on 16 January, which cover very similar areas, remain in force so anyone affected in this area is likely still to be covered by restrictions and should check our maps.

  424. 16 January 2017

    A minor correction to today's declaration was published, together with minor editorial review of the remainder of this guide.

  425. 16 January 2017

    Updated following the case of avian influenza H5N8 confirmed in a commercial turkey unit in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

  426. 13 January 2017

    Updated with link to advice on rearing game birds and shooting whilst the Prevention Zone is in force.

  427. 13 January 2017

    Clarified information around free range status under the Prevention Zone.

  428. 9 January 2017

    Updated to reflect changes in controls around the case in Lincolnshire - the Protection Zone has been lifted, with Surveillance Zone controls remaining in place.

  429. 6 January 2017

    Updated following a new case confirmed in Yorkshire.

  430. 6 January 2017

    Updated Prevention Zone declaration, advice for keepers of backyard flocks, and updated general licences which also cover Wales.

  431. 4 January 2017

    Updated following announcement that the prevention zone will be extended to 28 February 2017.

  432. 3 January 2017

    Latest situation updated following confirmation of avian influenza in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

  433. 30 December 2016

    Routine editorial update, including link to report of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N8 found in wild birds.

  434. 23 December 2016

    Added general licences for movements of poultry carcases, and litter, manure etc.

  435. 23 December 2016

    Updated to reflect latest findings in wild birds.

  436. 22 December 2016

    Latest situation updated following the confirmed case in a wild bird in Wales on 22 December 2016.

  437. 22 December 2016

    Added an additional general licence for movements of table eggs.

  438. 21 December 2016

    The interactive map has now been updated and is available again.

  439. 21 December 2016

    Added a note: interactive map will be unavailable for a short while from 6pm tonight.

  440. 20 December 2016

    Updated following the announcement of a temporary suspension on certain bird gatherings from 20 December 2016.

  441. 19 December 2016

    General licence added for the movement of samples for salmonella testing.

  442. 18 December 2016

    Information added about how to apply for specific movement licences.

  443. 17 December 2016

    Updated information on movement of meat from poultry within the Protection Zone.

  444. 17 December 2016

    Link to interactive map added.

  445. 16 December 2016

    Further information added about controls in the Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone in Lincolnshire.

  446. 16 December 2016

    Updated following case in turkeys in Lincolnshire confirmed on 16 December 2016.

  447. 12 December 2016

    We've expanded our advice on flying pigeons or birds of prey.

  448. 8 December 2016

    Information added about birds of prey, game birds and shooting in the Prevention Zones.

  449. 7 December 2016

    Updates to background information, including the reasons for the controls, and bird fairs and gatherings, in the light of queries we've received.

  450. 7 December 2016

    Updated information document on biosecurity and preventing disease in captive birds within a Prevention Zone, to address the situation in Scotland and Wales; also added information about backyard flocks, and free range status.

  451. 7 December 2016

    Updated to include links to Prevention Zones now in place in Scotland and Wales.

  452. 6 December 2016

    Updated information document on biosecurity and preventing disease in captive birds within a Prevention Zone,

  453. 6 December 2016

    A Prevention Zone was declared on 6 December, requiring poultry keepers to keep chickens, hens, ducks and turkeys housed indoors or separate from wild birds; other captive birds must be kept separate from wild birds.

  454. 29 November 2016

    Updated version of advice document "Biosecurity and preventing disease in captive birds" added - includes new information about the Animal and Plant Health Agency "testing to exclude" scheme, and updated advice on welfare surveillance.

  455. 25 November 2016

    Updated the guidance on what to do if you find dead wild birds.

  456. 22 November 2016

    Latest situation, risk of disease, and biosecurity advice updated.

  457. 31 March 2016

    Link added to epidemiological report into the Dunfermline case; wider editorial review following lifting of all restrictions in recent cases in England.

  458. 11 February 2016

    Updated to reflect the lifting of restrictions on the case in Scotland.

  459. 13 January 2016

    Updated following confirmation by the Scottish authorities of a case of low severity (H5N1) avian influenza (bird flu) on a poultry breeding farm in Dunfermline.

  460. 10 January 2016

    Updated to reflect suspected case in Scotland, 10 January 2016.

  461. 16 August 2015

    Updated following lifting of restrictions in Lancashire.

  462. 7 August 2015

    Additional general licence now available - spreading or movement of used poultry litter, manure and slurry from premises in the Surveillance Zone EXD353.

  463. 7 August 2015

    Updated declaration and licences following ending of the Protection Zone at 00:01 on 7 August.

  464. 30 July 2015

    Minor technical updates to general licences EXD247, EXD293, EXD339, EXD346, EXD341

  465. 27 July 2015

    Added new general licence for movement of mammal carcases from premises in the Protection Zone.

  466. 22 July 2015

    Edited the details of the specific movement licences which are currently available.

  467. 22 July 2015

    3 new general licences for movements affected by the PZ or SZ have been published.

  468. 15 July 2015

    Updated to note that culling of birds at the affected premises has now been completed.

  469. 14 July 2015

    We have reviewed and slightly re-organised some information to make it easier to find current details.

  470. 14 July 2015

    Added details of a specific licence for the movement of hatching eggs from the Surveillance Zone to a designated premises for scientific, diagnostic, pharmaceutical purposes.

  471. 14 July 2015

    Added information about a specific licence available for the movement of hatching eggs from the Surveillance Zone.

  472. 13 July 2015

    Updated version of the general licence - movement of mammals from or to premises in the Protection or Surveillance Zones.

  473. 13 July 2015

    Added guidance and licences for Food Business Operators.

  474. 13 July 2015

    Updates to information about movement controls and licences, and trade issues, and wider editorial reviews.

  475. 13 July 2015

    Updated following confirmation of a case of H7N7 avian flu in Lancashire.

  476. 12 July 2015

    Added information in the movement licences section about extra general and specific licences.

  477. 11 July 2015

    New information about general and specific movement licences has been added.

  478. 10 July 2015

    Updates to movement controls and further editorial reviews and changes.

  479. 10 July 2015

    Ongoing process of editorial review and further detailed updates.

  480. 10 July 2015

    Updated to reflect a case in Lancashire, July 2015.

  481. 12 March 2015

    Added link to the reports which summarise the investigations carried out into the bird flu outbreaks in Yorkshire and Hampshire in 2014 and 2015.

  482. 28 February 2015

    Edited to cover lifting of the restriction zone in Hampshire.

  483. 6 February 2015

    Updated to reflect that culling has now been completed.

  484. 4 February 2015

    Updated to reflect the start of culling at the farm.

  485. 3 February 2015

    Minor editorial changes throughout this guidance

  486. 2 February 2015

    Updated in the light of the low severity avian flu case confirmed in Hampshire.

  487. 21 December 2014

    Updated to reflect the lifting of the surveillance zone on 21 December 2014.

  488. 12 December 2014

    Updated to reflect the protection zone now being lifted but surveillance zone restrictions remain in force.

  489. 10 December 2014

    Added general licence for the movement of horses (other than in vehicles) to or from premises in the PZ and SZ where poultry or other captive birds are kept.

  490. 5 December 2014

    Updated general licence for the movement of mammals from or onto premises in the Surveillance Zone or Protection Zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept (EXD315).

  491. 5 December 2014

    Added general licences on mammals from bird premises in PZ/SZ, and salmonella samples for testing.

  492. 4 December 2014

    Added guidance for the conduct of bird fairs, markets, shows and other gatherings

  493. 3 December 2014

    Published amendment to the general licence on bird fairs, markets, shows and other gatherings.

  494. 3 December 2014

    Replaced Movement of table eggs within or out of a PZ or SZ - general licence (EXD317) - a minor error has been corrected.

  495. 2 December 2014

    Published general licence for the movement of table eggs within or out of a Protection or Surveillance Zone.

  496. 29 November 2014

    General licence added on bird gatherings.

  497. 28 November 2014

    Added new general licence for the movement of mammal and poultry carcases from premises in the Protection Zone.

  498. 27 November 2014

    Published general licence for the removal of the special meat mark applied to certain poultry meat originating in a Protection Zone.

  499. 26 November 2014

    Added information about specific movement licence for the movement of used poultry manure, litter or slurry.

  500. 26 November 2014

    Published general movement licence for the movement of eggs from a premises in the Protection or Surveillance Zone to a designated egg packing centre.

  501. 25 November 2014

    New guidance published "Wild birds: biosecurity measures" in the biosecurity guidance section

  502. 21 November 2014

    Added general licence for the movement of poultry meat from poultry originating in a Protection Zone or originating from an area that subsequently becomes a Protection Zone.

  503. 21 November 2014

    Added guidance for Food Business Operators on the control measures relating to poultry meat and farmed game birds.

  504. 21 November 2014

    Added information about designation of slaughterhouses to accept birds from the restricted zones, under the 'Licences' heading.

  505. 20 November 2014

    Guidance is now available on how to apply for a movement licence: see the 'Licences' heading.

  506. 19 November 2014

    Updated to reflect the end of the cull.

  507. 19 November 2014

    Updated guidance on restrictions in place in Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone.

  508. 19 November 2014

    Updated biosecurity guidance to include specific precautions regarding wild birds.

  509. 19 November 2014

    Minor updates.

  510. 18 November 2014

    Updated because the disease strain has been identified.

  511. 18 November 2014

    Added link to interactive map.

  512. 17 November 2014

    Updated with current guidance.

  513. 17 November 2014

    Added link to the Public Health England news story

  514. 17 November 2014

    Linked to latest press release.

  515. 17 November 2014

    Declaration added in relation to 16 November 2014 case in Yorkshire.

  516. 14 October 2014

    AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

  517. 1 October 2014

    AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

  518. 26 August 2014

    First published.

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