The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), reports that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham.
A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Please check GOV.WALES for the latest information. The SZ for this case extends into Shropshire, England.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.
The APHA advises that all bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone in their area to prevent future outbreaks.
Please check the disease control zones on the avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place, and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.WALES and GOV.UK.
Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.WALES and GOV.UK.
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