Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Tow Law, Bishop Aukland, County Durham.

A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

All bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map 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.

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