On January 9, 2023 An amendment has been made to the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ). For wild game birds “picked up” during the open season (under the Game Act 1831), it adds a new rule that states they cannot be transferred for at least 21 days after the date of catching up. These restrictions go into effect at noon on January 9, 2023, and they stand until another written statement amends or revokes them.
A.D. 8 in 2023
A mixed flock of other confined birds was found to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 on October 11, 2022, at a location close to Soham, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire (AIV 2022/107). The 3km captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone has come to an end after disease control efforts and surveillance in the area were successfully completed.
January 6, 2023
On October 19, 2022, in a location close to Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in commercially housed chicken (AIV 2022/139). A portion of the surveillance zone has been canceled following the effective conclusion of disease control and monitoring within the zone.
April 4, 2023
On January 4, 2023, a third location close to Fakenham in North Norfolk, Norfolk, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry (AIV2023/01). Around the property, a 3 km protective zone and a 10 km surveillance zone have been established. The humane culling of all chickens on the property is planned.
31 December 2023
On December 29, 2022, a second location close to North Thoresby, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, was suspected of having commercial poultry with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (SOS AIV 2022/19). The temporary control zone was removed when official samples were tested.
January 1, 2023
On October 7, 2022, at a location close to Kelveden, Braintree, Essex, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercially housed chickens. The 3km protection zone has ended, and the region that served as the protection zone is now a surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the area. The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in commercially housed chickens on October 13, 2022, at a different location close to Kelveden, Essex. The 3km protection zone has ended, and the region that served as the protection zone is now a surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the area.
December 31, 2022
The 3km protection zone has ended, and the area that served as the protection zone has been designated as a surveillance zone following the successful completion of disease control efforts and zone surveillance at a location close to Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire.
December 31, 2022
At a second location close to Diss, South Norfolk, Norfolk, high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry on December 30, 2022 (AIV 2022/238). Around the property, a 3 km protective zone and a 10 km surveillance zone were established.
December 29, 2022
On December 29, 2022, in a second location close to North Thoresby, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (SOS AIV 2022/19), highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected in commercial poultry. Around the property, a 3 km temporary control zone A and a 10 km temporary control zone B were established.
December 24, 2022
Other captive birds have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in facilities close to Skirlaugh, East Riding of Yorkshire, and Bishops Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire.
December 23, 2022
On October 7, 2022, in a location close to Frome, Mendip, Somerset, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in non-commercial poultry (AIV 2022/95). The 10km Surveillance Zone has been cancelled following the effective conclusion of disease control and surveillance operations in the area.
December 22, 2022
On October 14, 2022, a mixed flock of confined birds at a location close to Leigh Sinton, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (AIV 2022/120). The captive bird regulated zone has been abolished after disease control efforts and surveillance in the area were completed successfully. On December 21, 2022, in a location close to Horley, Reigate, and Banstead in Surrey, HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in further captive birds (AIV 2022/233). Around the property, a 3 km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was established. All of the birds on the property will be mercifully killed. The statement has been changed.
December 21, 2022
Update: On December 21, 2022, a facility in Horley, Reigate, and Banstead in Surrey confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in additional caged birds (AIV 2022/233). Around the property, a 3 km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone was established. All of the birds on the property will be mercifully killed.
December 21, 2022
A link to the research on bird flu in non-avian species has been included to the section on “Risk levels and outbreak assessments.”
December 20, 2022
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was verified on December 20, 2022, in a location close to Diss, South Norfolk, Norfolk, following testing of official samples. A 3 km protective zone and 10 km surveillance zone have taken the role of the temporary control zone.
December 20, 2022
The captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone has been withdrawn after disease control efforts and surveillance at a second location close to Mundford, Norfolk, were completed successfully. The 3km protective zone has ended, and the region that formed the zone is now a component of the monitoring zone after disease control and surveillance operations at a second location close to Heybridge, Essex, were effective.
December 17, 2022
On December 17, 2022, a location close to Diss in South Norfolk, Norfolk, was suspected of having commercial poultry with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). A 3 km and 10 km temporary control zone A and b were established around the property. The humane culling of all chickens on the property is planned.
December 15, 2022
On December 15, 2022, the following locations confirmed commercial poultry had highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. – close to Pickering, Ryedale, North Yorkshire (AIV2022/230); – close to Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire Each property has a 3 km protection zone and a 10 km surveillance zone set up around it. The humane culling of all chickens on the property is planned.
December 14, 2022
The 10km surveillance zone has been cancelled after effective completion of disease control work and surveillance at a location close to Clacton on Sea, Tendring, Essex. The 3km protection zone has also been terminated.
December 14, 2022
A new section on vaccines has been added. Information about feeding wild birds has been added to the section on “Wild birds.”
December 13, 2022
Commercial poultry with the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been found at a facility close to Much Marcle, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire.
December 13, 2022
On September 29, 2022, the presence of HPAI H5N1 in poultry at a location close to Lowestoft, East Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2022/84) was verified. The 10km monitoring zone has been withdrawn following the effective conclusion of disease control and surveillance in the area.
December 13, 2022
Added a link to new advice on how to report dead wild birds.
November 11, 2022
created a new case, merged a zone, and updated the current condition.
December 10, 2022
On September 29, 2022, the presence of HPAI H5N1 in poultry at a location close to Lowestoft, East Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2022/84) was verified. The protection zones have finished, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a part of the surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control action and surveillance in the zone.
December 8, 2022
At a facility close to Redgrave, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, HPAI H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry on December 8th, 2022 (AIV2022/225). Around the property, a 3 km protective zone and a 10 km surveillance zone have been established. The humane culling of all chickens on the property is planned. On October 4, 2022, in a facility in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, close to Faringdon, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry (AIV 2022/90). The 10km monitoring zone has been abolished after disease control efforts and surveillance in the area were successful.
December 7th, 2022
At the following locations, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry: – in Newcastle, near Kidsgrove Staffordshire town of -under-Lyme (AIV 2022/88) – close to Frome, Somerset (Mendip) (AIV 2022/95) The protection zones have finished, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a part of the surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control action and surveillance in the zone. All of the birds were humanely killed. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with housing measures has been modified to make clear the policy regarding the release of game birds and the freedom of specific species.
December 5, 2022
On December 5, 2022, the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in other caged birds was verified in the following locations: Located in Hampshire, close to Highclere, Basingstoke, and Deane Located in Winchester, Hampshire, next to Colden Common Each property has a 3 km captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone declared surrounding it.
April 4, 2022
A second location close to Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, on October 4, 2022, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry (AIV 2022/89). The protection zone has ended, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a part of the surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control action and surveillance in the area.
February 2, 2022
a current scenario update. To protect your birds from bird flu, you must shelter them in Wales under obligatory housing regulations.
January 1, 2022
Other caged birds with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been found at a facility close to Dorchester, West Dorset, Dorset.
January 1, 2022
On October 12, 2022, near Sleaford, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire (AIV 2022/113), HPAI H5N1 in commercially housed poultry was confirmed (AIV 2022/113). The protection zone has ended, and the region that made up that protection zone is now a component of the surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control action and surveillance in the zone.
November 30, 2022
A second location at Poulton-le-Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry on September 24, 2022 (AIV 2022/81). The protection zone has ended, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a part of the surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control action and surveillance in the area. All of the birds were humanely killed.
November 29, 2022
At a facility close to Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk Mileham, Breckland, Norfolk, HPAI H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building.
November 28, 2022
At a second location close to Mileham, Breckland, Norfolk, on November 28, 2022, commercial poultry with HPAI H5N1 was confirmed. On September 28, 2022, in a location close to Selby, North Yorkshire (AIV 2022/83), highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry. The observation zone has been reduced in scope.
November 26, 2022
Commercial poultry near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, have been found to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.
November 25, 2022
On October 7, 2022, at a third location close to Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, Suffolk, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in captive birds. The 3km captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone has been lifted following the successful conclusion of disease control efforts and surveillance in the area.
November 23, 2022
On September 16, 2022, at a second location close to Crewe, Cheshire East, Cheshire, HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in other caged birds there. The 3km protection zone has finished, and the region created by the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone.
November 23, 2022
On November 23, 2022, a fourth location close to Taverham, Norfolk, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry (AIV 2022/216). There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. A new link to the legislative list has also been added.
November 22, 2022
On November 22, 2022, at a location close to Southam, Warwickshire, Kenilworth, and Napton on the Hill, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was found in other captive birds (AIV 2022/214). There is a 3 kilometer captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone around the building. All of the birds on the property will be mercifully killed. A second location at Easingwold, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, on November 22, 2022, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry (AIV 2022/215). There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. All of the birds on the property will be mercifully killed. At the following locations: premises near Honington, West Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV 2022/74), the 3 km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes part of the 10 km surveillance zone after the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zones. AIV 2022/77 Second location close to Honington in West Suffolk, Suffolk
November 22, 2022
organic and free-range component was eliminated. It was included to the guideline pages for “Egg marketing standards” and “Poultry meat marketing standards.”
November 21, 2022
a current scenario update. At a location close to Barnard Castle in County Durham, Durham, on November 21, 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was detected in poultry and other captive animals (AIV 2022/213). There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building.
On November 20, 2022, commercial poultry at facilities in the nearby towns of Brailsford, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire; Wheaton Aston, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire; and Ruskington, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire were found to have the H5N1 virus. Each of the buildings has a 3 km protective zone and a 10 km surveillance zone. At a second location near Dartington, South Hams, Devon, and a premises near Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, the 3 km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes part of the 10 km surveillance zone after successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zones.
November 18, 2022
On November 18, 2022, at a facility close to Leyburn, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building.
November 16, 2022
On November 16, 2022, two locations near Thorpe Culvert, East Lindsey, and a fourth location near Oundle, North Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, were found to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building.
November 15, 2022
a current scenario update. A third location near Oundle, North Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, verified commercially housed poultry with high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 on November 15, 2022 (AIV 2022/203). There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. A property near Birdlip, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, confirmed the presence of HPAI H5N1 on November 15, 2022 in other captive birds (AIV 2022/204). Around the property, a 3 km captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone has been established.
November 14, 2022
Both a facility at Oundle, North Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, and a facility close to Doveridge, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in commercial poultry. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. Other caged birds at a facility close to Arundel, Arun, West Sussex, were positive for HPAI H5N1. Around the property, a 3 km captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone has been established.
November 13, 2022
On November 13, 2022, poultry at a third location close to Halesworth, East Suffolk, Suffolk, were found to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. Around the property, a 3 km protective zone and a 10 km surveillance zone have been established. Every bird on the afflicted property will be humanely put to death.
November 13, 2022
At a facility close to Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, Suffolk, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry on September 17, 2022 (AIV 2022/72). The 3km protection zone has ended, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a component of the 10km surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control efforts and monitoring in the zones. The first day of October 2022 saw the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry at a location close to Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, and Suffolk (2nd premises) (AIV 2022/85). The 3km protection zone has ended, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a component of the 10km surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control efforts and monitoring in the zones.
November 11, 2022
On November 11, 2022, the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in commercial poultry was verified. • close to Breckland, Norfolk, and Colkirk (AIV 2022/197) Located in the West Midlands, close to Berkswell (AIV 2022/198) There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. The humane culling of all chickens on the property is planned.
November 10, 2022
On November 10, 2022, two locations near Hale, Halton, Cheshire, and another location nearby confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. There is a 3km captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone set up all around the buildings. On November 10, 2022, in a facility close to Northallerton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. The humane culling of all chickens on the property is planned. On September 28, 2022, in a location close to Selby, North Yorkshire, HPAI H5N1 in commercial poultry was confirmed. The 3km protection zone has ended, and the region that made up the protection zone is now a component of the 10km surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control efforts and monitoring in the zones.
September 9, 2022
Commercial poultry with HPAI H5N1 have been found nearby Hatton, South Derbyshire, and at a fifth location close to Wymondham, Norfolk.
2022 November 8
Commercial poultry with HPAI H5N1 was found at a location close to Tattenhall, Cheshire West, and Chester, Cheshire. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. Wales is included in the surveillance zone in part. At a facility close to Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, HPAI H5N1 was identified in commercial poultry (AIV 2022/90). The 3km protective zone has ended, and the region it covered is now a part of the monitoring zone after effective completion of disease control operations.
2022 November 8
South East Cornwall, Cornwall’s Torpoint – The 3km protection zone has ended and the 10km surveillance zone has been canceled following the conclusion of disease control efforts and surveillance inside the zones.
On November 7, 2022, commercial poultry at a location close to Oundle, North Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, tested positive for HPAI H5N1. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building.
November 7th, 2022
In England, all poultry and caged birds must must comply with mandatory housing regulations. This means that regardless of the type or size of their birds, all bird keepers must provide housing (exceptions apply to some zoo birds and other species).
November 6th, 2022
At a second location close to Fakenham, North Norfolk, Norfolk, and a location close to Reepham, Broadland, Norfolk, HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry. Each of the buildings has a 3 km protective zone and a 10 km surveillance zone. Other captive non-commercial birds were also found to have the HPA) H5N1 virus in a location close to Metheringham, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire. There is a 3 kilometer captive bird (monitoring) regulated zone around the building.
On November 5, 2022, an eleventh location close to Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk, confirmed the presence of HPAI H5N1 in commercial poultry. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building.
April 4, 2022
On November 4, 2022, a second location close to Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire, confirmed the presence of commercial poultry infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. There is a 10km surveillance zone and a 3km protection zone set up around the building. On September 3, 2022, H5N1 from the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain was identified in poultry at a facility close to Holt, North Norfolk, Norfolk. The protection zone has ended, and the region that made up that protection zone is now a part of the surveillance zone after effective completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the area. On August 29, 2022, in a location close to Paignton, Torbay, Devon, HPAI H5N1 in captive wild birds (non-poultry) was confirmed. The 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been withdrawn following the successful conclusion of disease control efforts and surveillance within the zone.
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