Following the suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza with rapidly increasing mortality in commercial poultry at a premises near Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire, 3km and 10km temporary control zones (TCZs) have been put in place pending further testing.

The birds on the suspect premises will be humanely culled.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on 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.UK.

You can also check if specific areas are in a zone by using the following avian influenza interactive map.