Our AI case finder allows you to find current and lifted cases of avian influenza at any particular location. It is being updated regularly with information on the latest cases, including the restrictions that apply in the Disease Control Zones around the infected premises.
The AI case finder does not replace official notification of cases from GOV.UK and Welsh Government. Please use the APHA's interactive map to see if you are in a Disease Control Zone.
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How to use the AI case finder
- Change the Case status to filter between current and lifted cases. Current cases have disease control zones in place. Lifted cases are those where the zones have been lifted.
- Choose which distance you want to search within. The minimum distance you can search within is 15km.
- Enter your postcode or a name of a location
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The AI case finder is listing all current cases. Lifted cases display for 90 days after the date the disease control zone has been lifted.
Results are ordered by distance from your entered location.
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3 December 2025, Newington (second premises)
On 3 Rhagfyr 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Newington, Swale, Kent. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
3 December 2025, Chedburgh
On 3 Rhagfyr 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Chedburgh, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
2 December 2025, Alderley Edge
On 2 Rhagfyr 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Cheshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
30 November 2025, Mundford (second premises)
On 30 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
29 November 2025, Ashcott
On 29 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
28 November 2025, Gainsborough (second premises)
On 28 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
27 November 2025, Ely
On 27 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
25 November 2025, Lydd
On 25 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lydd, Folkstone and Hythe, Kent. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
25 November 2025, Mundford
On 25 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
24 November 2025, Dalton-in Furness
On 24 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
23 November 2025, Swaffham
On 23 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk . A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
21 November 2025, Gainsborough
On 23 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
21 November 2025, Claydon
On 21 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Claydon, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
19 November 2025, Driffield
On 19 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Driffield, Bridlington and The Wolds, East Riding of Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
18 November 2025, Lawshall
On 18 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lawshall, Babergh, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
18 November 2025, Milford Haven (fourth premises)
On 18 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
16 November 2025, Doncaster
On 16 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Near Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
15 November 2025, Swaffham
On 15 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
15 November 2025, Watton
On 15 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Watton, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
15 November 2025, Dawlish
On 15 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Dawlish, Teignbridge, Devon. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
14 November 2025, Pontyberem
On 14 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
13 November 2025, Poringland
On 13 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Poringland, South Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
13 November 2025, Gosforth
On 13 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
12 November 2025, Woodbridge
On 12 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
12 November 2025, Lanark
On 12 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lanark, South Lanarkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
9 November 2025, Welshpool
On 9 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Welshpool, Powys, Wales . A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
8 November 2025, Hallow
On 8 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Hallow, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
7 November 2025, Alford
On 7 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Alford, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
7 November 2025, Attleborough
On 7 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
7 November 2025, Feltwell
On 7 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Feltwell, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
7 November 2025, Thirsk (second premises)
On 7 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
6 November 2025, Milford Haven (third premises)
On 6 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
6 November 2025, Kirkham
On 6 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Kirkham, Fylde, Lancashire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
5 November 2025, Preesall
On 5 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Preesall, Wyre, Lancashire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
5 November 2025, Corby Glen
On 5 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Corby Glen, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
4 November 2025, Wells-next-the-Sea
On 4 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
3 November 2025, Crediton
On 3 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
3 November 2025, Danehill
On 3 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Danehill, Wealden, East Sussex. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
3 November 2025, Thirsk
On 3 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
2 November 2025, Near Easingwold, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire
On 2 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Near Easingwold, Wetherby and Easingwold, North Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
1 November 2025, Donington
On 1 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
1 November 2025, Honington
On 1 Tachwedd 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Honington, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
31 October 2025, Swineshead
On 31 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
31 October 2025, Milford Haven
On 31 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
31 October 2025, Uckfield
On 31 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Uckfield, Wealden, East Sussex. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
31 October 2025, Ormesby
On 31 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
30 October 2025, Milford Haven
On 30 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
30 October 2025, Silloth
On 30 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Silloth, Cumberland, Cumbria. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was put in place around the premises.
Updated on 3 December 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.
29 October 2025, Brandon
On 29 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Brandon, West Suffolk, Suffolk.
Updated on 27 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
27 October 2025, Newington
On 27 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Newington, Swale, Kent. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
26 October 2025, Lakenheath
On 26 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lakenheath, West Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises (see map).
25 October 2025, Cynwyd
On 25 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Cynwyd, Denbighshire, Wales.
Updated on 25 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 1 December 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
25 October 2025, Penrith (second premises)
On 25 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria.
Updated on 23 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 2 December 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
25 October 2025, Bedale
On 25 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire.
Updated on 24 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 3 December 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
24 October 2025, Burscough
On 24 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Burscough, West Lancashire, Lancashire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises (see map).
18 October 2025, Penrith
On 18 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria.
Updated on 23 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 2 December 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
13 October 2025, Wybunbury
On 13 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Wybunbury, Cheshire East, Cheshire.
Updated on 21 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 26 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
11 October 2025, Stockbridge
On 11 Hydref 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire. A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was put in place around the premises.
Updated on 3 November 2025: Following successful completion of disease control and surveillance activities, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.
28 September 2025, Wetheral
On 28 Medi 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Wetheral, Cumberland, Cumbria.
Updated on 27 October 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 5 November 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
31 August 2025, Exminster
On 31 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Exminster, Teignbridge, Devon.
Updated 23 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated 2 October 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
28 August 2025, Evercreech
On 28 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Evercreech, Frome and East Somerset, Somerset.
Updated 22 September 2025: Following successful completion of disease control and surveillance activities, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.
8 August 2025, Lifton
On 8 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lifton, West Devon, Devon.
Updated on 9 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 15 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
8 August 2025, Seaton
On 8 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Seaton, East Devon, Devon.
Updated 9 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated 12 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
8 August 2025, Woodbridge
On 8 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was suspected at a premises near Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk. A 3km Temporary Control Zone A and 10km Temporary Control Zone B were put in place around the premises.
Updated 10 August 2025: Following further official testing at the avian influenza national reference laboratory at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Weybridge laboratory notifiable avian influenza is no longer suspected at the premise. The 3km temporary control zone A and 10km temporary control zone B surrounding this premises have been revoked.
6 August 2025, Attleborough (5th premises)
On 6 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk.
Updated on 10 September: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zones have been merged and lifted.
1 August 2025, Banff
On 1 Awst 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Banff, .
Updated 2 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated 9 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
31 July 2025, Yeovil
On 31 Gorffennaf 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Yeovil, Somerset.
Updated 24 August 2025: Following successful completion of disease control and surveillance activities, the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been revoked.
30 July 2025, Attleborough (4th premises)
On 30 Gorffennaf 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk.
Updated on 10 September: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zones have been merged and lifted.
30 July 2025, Tiverton
On 30 Gorffennaf 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Tiverton, Mid Devon, Devon.
Updated on 23 September: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zones have been merged and lifted.
28 July 2025, Dulverton
On 28 Gorffennaf 2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Dulverton, Tiverton and Minehead, Somerset.
Updated on 27 August 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 3km Protection Zone has been lifted and the area merged with the 10km Surveillance Zone.
Updated on 4 September 2025: Following successful completion of surveillance and disease control activity, the 10km Surveillance Zone has been revoked.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
On 17 October 2022, a nationwide AIPZ (Avian Influenza Prevention Zone) was declared across Great Britain, making biosecurity measures for all bird keepers a legal requirement.
Housing measures
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across Wales on 2 December to help stop the spread of avian influenza, will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023, the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed, following the latest assessment of the risk level.
Following ongoing monitoring and a robust risk assessment, avian influenza risk levels have been reduced. This means that poultry and other captive birds will no longer need to be housed and can be kept outside, unless they are in a protection zone.
Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Richard Irvine said: "I am pleased to be able to confirm the lifting of the compulsory housing order will take place in Wales on 18 April.
"I know this will be welcome news for bird keepers, who have housed their birds since December, and I want to thank them for all their efforts in keeping their flocks safe.
"What is essential now is that keepers, whether it be for a few birds or thousands, keep practicing rigorous hygiene and biosecurity measures to prevent outbreaks of avian influenza.
"This includes continuing to complete the mandatory biosecurity self-assessment checklist to help keepers identify what is needed to protect their birds.
"It’s also vital everyone remains vigilant for any signs of disease in their birds and wild birds, reports it and seeks advice immediately if they have any concerns."
Risk of avian influenza
The risk levels are currently:
- High for wild birds
- High for poultry where biosecurity is suboptimal
- Low for poultry with stringent biosecurity
More information on the current risk level can be found by visiting: GOV.UK | Avian influenza (bird flu): Risk level.
The latest information on avian influenza in wild birds can be found on: GOV.UK | Avian influenza (bird flu): Wild birds in the UK.
Expert advice
NFU chief poultry adviser Aimee Mahony said:
“The NFU remains in close dialogue with both Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency on this issue and we are working to support any members affected by this case of avian influenza.
“I would urge all of our poultry members to continue to practise enhanced biosecurity at all times and to be vigilant for any signs of disease in their flock. I would also ask members of the public who keep birds such as chickens, geese and ducks to follow Defra’s biosecurity advice. All bird keepers have an important part to play in reducing the risk of avian influenza, not only to their own birds but also to the commercial poultry sector.
“It is worth reminding people that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency has also made it clear that bird flu poses a very low food safety risk for UK consumers.”
AI checklist
This checklist is available to download by clicking on the image.
More information
- Poultry keepers and members of the public should report dead wild birds to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77. Or by using their new online reporting system.
- Bird keepers should report suspicion of disease in their own birds to APHA on 03000 200 301 (England) or 0300 303 8268 (Wales).
- Bird keepers should also familiarise themselves with the government’s avian influenza advice.