Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a second premises near Newtown, Powys. Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information, including the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.WALES: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.WALES: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update.

You can also check if specific areas are in a zone by using the following interactive map: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d