Plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures for poultry and captive birds in England and Wales from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023. However, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place for all birds.

If you intend to allow your birds outside after 18 April you must take action now to prepare the outside areas, please check the information available on GOV.UK & GOV.WALES. Keepers with any welfare concerns about their birds should speak to their vet.

The latest Avian Influenza information is also available on GOV.SCOT.

If you fall within a Protection Zone or Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone you are still required to house your birds. Use the interactive map to check if you are in a zone.