The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) reports that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (also known as bird flu) has been confirmed at a premises near Snettisham, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk.
A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. Further information is available on GOV.UK.
In addition, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is in force across Great Britain with additional mandatory housing measures in force in the following areas:
- Cheshire
- City of Kingston Upon Hull
- Herefordshire
- The East Riding of Yorkshire
- Lancashire
- Lincolnshire
- Merseyside
- Norfolk
- North Yorkshire
- An area in Shropshire
- Suffolk
- Worcestershire
- York
The APHA advises that all bird keepers in these areas must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock.
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow the housing and stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.
Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and thebiosecurity guidance.
Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.
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