H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED AT 3RD PREMISES IN POCKLINGTON, YORKSHIRE
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a third premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises.

In addition, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is in force across Great Britain and a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing and biosecurity measures is also in force and covers the following:

  • North Yorkshire
  • York
  • An area in Shropshire
  • The East Riding of Yorkshire
  • The City of Kingston upon Hull
  • Lincolnshire
  • Norfolk
  • Suffolk.

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. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance and additional information 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.
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